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Science Fiction and Philosophy

Science Fiction and Philosophy

From Time Travel to Superintelligence

by Susan Schneider
Paperback
Publication Date: 23/02/2016

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Featuring numerous updates and enhancements, Science Fiction and Philosophy, 2nd Edition, presents a collection of readings that utilize concepts developed from science fiction to explore a variety of classic and contemporary philosophical issues.



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
ISBN:
9781118922613
9781118922613
Category:
Literary studies: fiction
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
23-02-2016
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Edition:
2nd Edition
Pages:
432
Dimensions (mm):
226x152x33mm
Weight:
0.52kg

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