Description
Book SynopsisPhilosophy 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 fictio
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Preface List of Boxes Chapter 0: What is Philosophy? Chapter 1: Philosophical Method and Philosophical Disagreement Chapter 2: Knowledge and Skepticism Chapter 3: Religion and Belief in God Chapter 4: Spacetime and Time Travel Chapter 5: Mind Chapter 6: Personal Identity Chapter 7: Free Will Glossary Index
