Philosophy Through Science Fiction: A Coursebook with Readings
Nichols, Ryan; Smith, Nicholas D.; Miller, Fred
Language: English
Published by Routledge, 2008
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: California Books Inc., fullerton, CA, U.S.A.California Books Inc.
AbeBooks seller since June 12, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 37.29
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
EXCELLENT CONDITION!!! No markings. No highlighting. No missing pages. No worn-out pages.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1676921524313
- Title
- Philosophy Through Science Fiction: A Coursebook with Readings
- Author
- Nichols, Ryan; Smith, Nicholas D.; Miller, Fred
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415957559
- ISBN 13
- 9780415957557
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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 René Descartes and David Hume, and contemporary pieces by John Searle and Mary Midgley.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
California Books Inc.
fullerton, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 12, 2020
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 7 business days | 5 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 0.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
We ship books directly to you from California.
Specialty
Textbooks. US Edition.Seller's business information
California Books Inc.
CA, U.S.A.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to California Books Inc., Fullerton, California, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.