Science Fiction and Philosophy

Description

Featuring numerous updates and enhancements, *Science Fiction and Philosophy, 2nd Edition,* presents a collection of readings that utilize concepts developed from science fiction to explore a variety of classic and contemporary philosophical issues. * Uses science fiction to address a series of classic and contemporary philosophical issues, including many raised by recent scientific developments * Explores questions relating to transhumanism, brain enhancement, time travel, the nature of the self, and the ethics of artificial intelligence * Features numerous updates to the popular and highly acclaimed first edition, including new chapters addressing the cutting-edge topic of the technological singularity * Draws on a broad range of science fiction’s more familiar novels, films, and TV series, including *I, Robot* , *The Hunger Games* , *The Matrix* , *Star Trek* , *Blade Runner* , and *Brave New World* * Provides a gateway into classic philosophical puzzles and topics informed by the latest technology