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Using examples from the shows, this witty and absorbin. Metaphysics by taylor, richard, 1919publication date 1983 topics metaphysics publisher. The physics of star trek is a 1995 nonfiction book by the theoretical physicist lawrence m. The metaphysics of star trek richard hanley, 1998 softcover. The book was eventually reprinted in 1997, and in 1999, an updated and expanded edition added in a 128page addendum to include information through the end of star trek.
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From cult to mainstream, the star trek epic has gone where no work of dramatic art has gone before, to become the most popular imaginary world yet conceived. The original series is a series of novels written by various authors and based on the science fiction genre. Why smarter machines are making dumber humansnook book. The metaphysics of star trek isbn 0465091245, which explores a number of philosophical questions. Star trek and philosophy does an excellent job of blending the themes of academia with the themes of star trek without feeling jarring in its transitions or forced in its comparisons. 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. Read download star trek and philosophy pdf pdf download. Richard hanley is a zambianborn australian philosopher. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has. Raises questions and examines timely themes concerning the nature of the mind, time travel, artificial intelligence, neural enhancement, free will, the nature of persons. The physics of star trek physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics. Professor richard hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors today. The complete, uncensored, and unauthorized oral history of star trek best defense.
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