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The Metaphysics of Star Trek: Or, is Data Human? - Tapa blanda

Hanley, Richard

 
9780465091249: The Metaphysics of Star Trek: Or, is Data Human?
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ISBN 10: 0465091245 ISBN 13: 9780465091249
Editorial: Basic Books, 1997

Sinopsis

In the tradition of "The Physics of Star Wars", this book explores the philosophical ideas and dilemmas that abound in the Star Trek series.

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Reseña del editor

Using examples from the shows, this witty and absorbing volume looks at the "Star Trek" series and explores a broad spectrum of philosophical ideas and theories, such as "personhood" the nature of a person, of minds, of consciousness and of the emotions; the nature and extent of knowledge and of free will; the nature of personal survival; the issue of what does or should matter to persons in their continued survival; and the question of the proper treatment of nonhumans, whether persons or not. For example, the author analyzes the android Data and asks: Is Data a person? This question launches the reader into a philosophical discussion about ourselves and our knowledge of others. Another topic examined is the transporter, a device that dematerializes objects and rematerializes them in another location. Can someone really survive this process? And how does this experience affect personal identity?

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Editorial
Basic Books
Año de publicación
1997
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0465091245
ISBN 13 
9780465091249
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
272
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