Science Fiction and Philosophy
Science Fiction and Philosophy
- ISBN 13:
9781118922613
- ISBN 10:
1118922611
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 03/07/2016
- Publisher: Wiley
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Summary
- Uses science fiction to address a series of classic and contemporary philosophical issues, including many raised by recent scientific developments
- Explores questions relating to transhumanism, brain enhancement, time travel, the nature of the self, and the ethics of artificial intelligence
- Features numerous updates to the popular and highly acclaimed first edition, including new chapters addressing the cutting-edge topic of the technological singularity
- Draws on a broad range of science fiction’s more familiar novels, films, and TV series, including I, Robot, The Hunger Games, The Matrix, Star Trek, Blade Runner, and Brave New World
- Provides a gateway into classic philosophical puzzles and topics informed by the latest technology