Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories

Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781350081239
ISBN-13 : 135008123X
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Book Synopsis Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories by : Helen De Cruz

Download or read book Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories written by Helen De Cruz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together short stories by award-winning contemporary science fiction authors and philosophers, this book covers a wide range of philosophical ideas from ethics, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and metaphysics. Alongside the introductory pieces by the editors that help readers to understand how philosophy can be done through science fiction, you will find end-of-story notes written by the authors that contextualize their stories within broader philosophical themes. Organised thematically, these stories address fundamental philosophical questions such as: *What does it mean to be human? *Is neural enhancement a good thing? *What makes a life worthwhile? *What political systems are best? By making complex ideas easily accessible, this unique book allows you to engage with philosophical ideas in entertaining new ways, and is an ideal entry point for anyone interested in using fiction to better understand philosophy.


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