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In this book, Stephen Cave and John Martin Fischer debate whether
or not we should choose to live forever. This ancient question is
as topical as ever: while billions of people believe they will live
forever in an otherworldly realm, billions of dollars are currently
being poured into anti-ageing research in the hope that we will be
able to radically extend our lives on earth. But are we wise to
wish for immortality? What would it mean for each of us as
individuals, for society, and for the planet? In this lively and
accessible debate, the authors introduce the main arguments for and
against living forever, along with some new ones. They draw on
examples from myth and literature as well as new thought
experiments in order to bring the arguments to life. Cave contends
that the aspiring immortalist is stuck on the horns of a series of
dilemmas, such as boredom and meaninglessness, or overpopulation
and social injustice. Fischer argues that there is a vision of
radically longer lives that is both recognizably human and
desirable. This book offers both students and experienced
philosophers a provocative new guide to a topic of perennial
importance. Key Features Gives a comprehensive overview of the main
arguments for and against living forever. Uses lively examples from
myth, literature, and novel thought experiments. Highly accessible
- avoiding jargon and assuming no prior knowledge - without
sacrificing intellectual rigor. Includes helpful pedagogical
features, including chapter summaries, an annotated reading list, a
glossary, and clear examples.
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Are You an Illusion?
Mary Midgley; Foreword by Stephen Cave
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R3,965
Discovery Miles 39 650
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A full-spirited defence of the self against the scientific and
materialist view that it doesn't exist Mary Midgley at her best,
with her critical pen skewering figures ranging from Descartes to
Richard Dawkins Widely reviewed on its first publication, including
The Financial Times This Routledge Classics edition includes a new
Foreword by Stephen Cave
In this book, Stephen Cave and John Martin Fischer debate whether
or not we should choose to live forever. This ancient question is
as topical as ever: while billions of people believe they will live
forever in an otherworldly realm, billions of dollars are currently
being poured into anti-ageing research in the hope that we will be
able to radically extend our lives on earth. But are we wise to
wish for immortality? What would it mean for each of us as
individuals, for society, and for the planet? In this lively and
accessible debate, the authors introduce the main arguments for and
against living forever, along with some new ones. They draw on
examples from myth and literature as well as new thought
experiments in order to bring the arguments to life. Cave contends
that the aspiring immortalist is stuck on the horns of a series of
dilemmas, such as boredom and meaninglessness, or overpopulation
and social injustice. Fischer argues that there is a vision of
radically longer lives that is both recognizably human and
desirable. This book offers both students and experienced
philosophers a provocative new guide to a topic of perennial
importance. Key Features Gives a comprehensive overview of the main
arguments for and against living forever. Uses lively examples from
myth, literature, and novel thought experiments. Highly accessible
- avoiding jargon and assuming no prior knowledge - without
sacrificing intellectual rigor. Includes helpful pedagogical
features, including chapter summaries, an annotated reading list, a
glossary, and clear examples.
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Are You an Illusion?
Mary Midgley; Foreword by Stephen Cave
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R502
Discovery Miles 5 020
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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A full-spirited defence of the self against the scientific and
materialist view that it doesn't exist Mary Midgley at her best,
with her critical pen skewering figures ranging from Descartes to
Richard Dawkins Widely reviewed on its first publication, including
The Financial Times This Routledge Classics edition includes a new
Foreword by Stephen Cave
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ On The Distinctive Principles Of Punishment And Reformation
Stephen Cave (sir.)
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields
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++++ Prevention And Reformation: The Duty Of The State Or Of
Individuals?; With Some Account Of A Reformatory Institution
Stephen Cave James Ridgway, 1856 Social Science; Criminology;
Reformatories; Social Science / Criminology; Social Science /
Penology
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Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
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