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.
General
Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Academic
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2021 |
Editors: |
Helen De Cruz
• Johan De Smedt
• Eric Schwitzgebel
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 138mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
264 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-350-08122-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-350-08122-1 |
Barcode: |
9781350081222 |
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