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Science Fiction and Philosophy: From Time Travel to Superintelligence
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Product Description
Science Fiction and Philosophy: From Time Travel to Superintelligence
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
Technical Specifications
Country
USA
Brand
Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer
Wiley-Blackwell
Binding
Paperback
PartNumber
Illustrated
IsAdultProduct
Height
8.901557
Length
5.999988
Weight
1.19931470528
Width
1.29921
ReleaseDate
2016-02-26T00:00:01Z
NumberOfItems
1
