Science Fiction and Philosophy: From Time Travel to Superintelligence

Type

Book

Authors

Schneider ( Susan Schneider )

ISBN 10

140514906X

ISBN 13

9781405149068

Tags

Criticism & Theory, Science Fiction & Fantasy, History & Philosophy, History & Criticism, Philosophy, Literature, Science & Mathematics

Description

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 - from Amzon

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