434pp., xiii. Stated: "First published 2009". Wrappers with front cover large color photo-illustration of distant galaxy and myriad of twinkling stars all about; light blue band across top for title lettering in gray over light blue and light blue over top of illustration; author names in smaller gray letters over light blue across bottom front cover. Tiniest of nearly invisible thin line of staining at front cover lower right corner, tiny bump to top rear cover edge and 4pp toward middle text, else As New: tight binding, square corners, no previous owner names. Clean text. Despite peccadilloes, UNREAD.

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Title: Philosophy Through Science Fiction: A Coursebook with Readings
Publisher: Routledge / Taylor & Francis Group, New York and London
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415957559
ISBN 13: 9780415957557
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Philosophy Through Science Fiction offers a fun, challenging, and accessible way in to the issues of philosophy through the genre of science fiction. Tackling problems such as the possibility of time travel, or what makes someone the same person over time, the authors take a four-pronged approach to each issue, providing

� a clear and concise introduction to each subject

� a science fiction story that exemplifies a feature of the philosophical discussion

� historical and contemporary philosophical texts that investigate the issue with rigor, and

� glossary, plot profiles of pertinent science fiction stories and films, and questions for further reflection.

Philosophy Through Science Fiction includes stories from contemporary science fiction writers including Greg Egan and Mike Resnick, as well as from classic authors like Philip K. Dick and Robert Heinlein. Philosophy readings include historical pieces by Ren� Descartes and David Hume, and contemporary pieces by John Searle and Mary Midgley.

About the Author

Ryan Nichols is Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton.

Nicholas D. Smith is Professor of Philosophy at Lewis and Clark College.

Fred Miller is Professor of Philosophy and the Executive Director of the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

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