Science Fiction and Philosophy

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. <ul type=”disc”> <li>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</li> <li>Draws on a broad range of books, films and television series, including <i>The Matrix, Star Trek, Blade Runner, Frankenstein, Brave New World, The Time Machine,</i> and <i>Back to the Future</i></li> <li>Considers the classic philosophical puzzles that appeal to the general reader, while also exploring new topics of interest to the more seasoned academic</li> </ul>