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Description Book 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 Product Details: PDF: 405 pages ePub: 379 pages Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (May 18, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1405149078 ISBN-13: 978-1405149075 Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Science-Fiction-Philosophy-Travel-Superintelligence/dp/1405149078 Content Details:  ------------------------------------------------ Seed - Share - Enjoy - Give me Thumbs Up ------------------------------------------------ Sharing Widget |