The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
Book Details
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN1119146003
ISBN-139781119146001
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank220,488
CategoryPhilosophy
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
- Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays
- Features a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
- Introduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, Star Trek s philosophy of peace, Data and Voyager s Doctor as persons, moral relativism and the Federation s quest for liberation, the effect of alternate universes on reality and identity, the Borg as transhumanists, Federation Trekonomics, Star Trek s secular society, and much, much more !
- An enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike
- Publishing in time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original TV series
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