Isbn: 9780465091249 - The Metaphysics of Star Trek (35 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Firsi. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st 1997. COVER HAS CREASING AND SURFACE WEAR WITH SMALL TAPED CORNER ON THE FRONT. 253 PAGE TEXT HAS SOME READING WEAR. STAR TREK. 5.5" X 8.25". WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Metaphysics of Star Trek This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Almost Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. First Edition, First Printing. (First Edition, First Printiing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy. Remainder mark on bottom page edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Full number line. Book and dust jacket solid VG condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Basic Books, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with toning. Dust jacket is very good with some toning and shelf/edgewear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Book and DJ FINE, no defects. NO notes or ANY markings. Not clipped ($18); 253 pages.

Hardcover/gebunden. Condition: leichte Gebrauchsspuren. The Metaphysics of Star Trek: Or, Is Data Human? (Star Trek Series) In englischer Sprache. pages.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 0465091245. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book, with some browning to edges of interior pages, minor rubs to cover corners, in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges, slight browning to jacket edges. Tight, sound, unmarked copy. $18.00 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket.…

Condition: Near Fine. A tight and unmarked First Edition, First Printing. " Uses "Star Trek" as a basis for exploring various philosophical ideas and theories, including the extent of free will, the proper treatment of nonhumans, the nature of personal survival, and the nature of a person. For those who like their philosophy with a twist, la The Tao of Pooh, an intriguing though sometimes too constricted elucidation of some of Star Trek's deeper meanings. Perhaps because it is such a pop-culture icon, Star Trek (the original TV show, the sequels, the movies) has attracted legions of interpretations about everything from its deeper meanings to the reality (or lack thereof) of its science. Now Hanley, a philosopher at Central Michigan University, boldly and entertainingly goes where no philosopher has gone before. Though the show frequently grapples in its playful, inconsistent way with issues such as the fixity of identity, the limits of personhood, and the nature of time, Hanley is primarily concerned with employing it to illustrate his theories on these topics. Using the Android Data, for example, as well as holograms and exosomes that appear in various episodes, he argues that ``the fairest test to determine whether or not an individual qualifies for personhood does not depend on its ability to pass for a human being.'' However, as a disciple of the analytic school of philosophy, Hanley isn't particularly interested in the really big questions (Why are we all here? What does it all mean?), questions Star Trek also tends to shun. He believes, instead, in a more narrowly focused approach that is ``continuous with the natural sciences.'' This leads to a certain aridity, a relentless reliance on logic that seems finally not only limiting but ultimately unconvincing. Like many philosophers, he is better at attacking those he disagrees with (he's particularly good at pointing out the show's philosophical contradictions) than building wholly credible positions of his own. Still, his ideas are spirited and provocative. It's to Hanley's credit that he's been able to mine so much from what after all is just clever, light entertainment. Philosophy 101 was never this much fun.…

Condition: As New. A tight and unmarked copy-" Uses "Star Trek" as a basis for exploring various philosophical ideas and theories, including the extent of free will, the proper treatment of nonhumans, the nature of personal survival, and the nature of a person From Kirkus Reviews: For those who like their philosophy with a twist, la The Tao of Pooh, an intriguing though sometimes too constricted elucidation of some of Star Trek's deeper meanings. Perhaps because it is such a pop-culture icon, Star Trek (the original TV show, the sequels, the movies) has attracted legions of interpretations about everything from its deeper meanings to the reality (or lack thereof) of its science. Now Hanley, a philosopher at Central Michigan University, boldly and entertainingly goes where no philosopher has before. Though the show frequently grapples in its playful, inconsistent way with issues such as the fixity of identity, the limits of personhood, and the nature of time, Hanley is primarily concerned with employing it to illustrate his own theories on these topics. Using the Android Data, for example, as well as holograms and exosomes that appear in various episodes, he argues that ``the fairest test to determine whether or not an individual qualifies for personhood does not depend on its ability to pass for a human being.'' However, as a disciple of the analytic school of philosophy, Hanley isn't particularly interested in the really big questions (Why are we all here? What does it all mean?), questions Star Trek also tends to shun. He believes, instead, in a more narrowly focused approach that is ``continuous with the natural sciences.'' This leads to a certain aridity, a relentless reliance on logic that seems finally limiting and unconvincing. Like many philosophers, he is better at attacking those he disagrees with (he's particularly good at pointing out the show's philosophical contradictions) than building wholly credible positions of his own. Still, his ideas are spirited and provocative. It's to Hanley's credit that he's been able to mine so much from what after all is just clever, light entertainment. Philosophy 101 was never this much fun. "- Kirkus.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Browning pages Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: FINE. First printing. Hanley, a former musician and songwriter and now a philosopher and university lecturer, "boldly and entertainingly goes where no philosopher has gone before. Though the show frequently grapples in its playful, inconsistent way with issues such as the fixity of identity, the limits of personhood, and the nature of time, Hanley is primarily concerned with employing it to illustrate his own theories on these topics. . his ideas are spirited and provocative. It's to his credit that he's been able to mine so much from what after all is just clever, light entertainment. Philosophy 101 was never this much fun." (Kirkus) Bibliography, index. xvii, 263 pp. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.…