Science Fiction and Philosophy - 9781405149068
Un libro in lingua di Schneider Susan (EDT) edito da John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009
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A timely volume that uses science fiction as a springboard to meaningful philosophical discussions, especially at points of contact between science fiction and new scientific developments.
- Raises questions and examines timely themes concerning the nature of the mind, time travel, artificial intelligence, neural enhancement, free will, the nature of persons, transhumanism, virtual reality, and neuroethics
- Draws on a broad range of books, films and television series, including The Matrix, Star Trek, Blade Runner, Frankenstein, Brave New World, The Time Machine, and Back to the Future
- Considers the classic philosophical puzzles that appeal to the general reader, while also exploring new topics of interest to the more seasoned academic
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: Science Fiction and Philosophy
- Sottotitolo: From Time Travel to Superintelligence
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Schneider Susan (EDT)
- Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Collana: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Hardcover)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 26 Maggio '09
- Genere: SCIENCE
- Argomenti : Science fiction Philosophy Philosophy Introductions Philosophy in literature
- Pagine: 350
- Dimensioni mm: 241 x 165 x 31
- ISBN-10: 140514906X
- EAN-13: 9781405149068