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
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