HUM 241The Walking Dead & Global Valu

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What is it about "The Walking Dead" -a top rated television series on AMC and a new spin off called "Fear the Walking Dead" that continues to draw record breaking audiences? On the surface these two series are about a pandemic virus that turns humans into flesh eating zombies. However, the real story is about how humanity itself is at risk of extinction. Every episode is filled with ethical dilemmas, a crisis of faith, and the striking reality of just how far human depravity can go. In this class, Eastern and Western thought will be compared, contrasted and tested against the worldview and ethical systems of various main characters within these television series. Exploring questions like: What makes us human? What keeps us civilized? How do we address the problem of suffering? And, what happens to these worldviews when they are tested in a post-apocalyptic backdrop?