Thank You for Being a Friend: Sitcoms and Their Philosophies
| Dates: | October 28 - December 9, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Wednesdays, October 28 - December 9, 2026, 1-3 p.m. |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
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This course is designed to allow students to discuss, discover, and analyze philosophical concepts of ancient philosophers and how they are demonstrated within some of the most beloved, popular TV shows in entertainment history. Topics to be covered include philosophical ideals such as ethics, morality, friendship, virtue, gender, and identity. We will discuss the lives and ideas of philosophers such as Aristotle, Socrates, and others; examining how these philosophical ideals are demonstrated through various episodes of popular TV shows like The Golden Girls, MASH, Maude, I Love Lucy, and Good Times. We will view and discuss specific episodes from these TV shows and how these episodes demonstrate these philosophical beliefs, and more.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
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| Hours: | 12.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | None Entered | $ 0.00 |
Katessa Trafton
Katessa Trafton, MA, holds a master's degree in Healthcare Infrastructure (IT) with a minor in Autism Studies from Towson University, and is currently pursuing a second master's in philosophy with a concentration in Ancient Philosophy at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. With over a decade of experience spanning IT network support, ABA therapy, and autism case management, she brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective bridging technology, human behavior, and philosophical inquiry to the classroom.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 10/28/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
| 11/04/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
| 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
| 11/18/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
| 12/02/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
| 12/09/2026 | Wednesday | 1 PM to 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church |
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