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OverviewBringing together short stories by award-winning contemporary science fiction authors and philosophers, this book covers a wide range of philosophical ideas from ethics, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and metaphysics. Alongside the introductory pieces by the editors that help readers to understand how philosophy can be done through science fiction, you will find end-of-story notes written by the authors that contextualize their stories within broader philosophical themes. Organised thematically, these stories address fundamental philosophical questions such as: *What does it mean to be human? *Is neural enhancement a good thing? *What makes a life worthwhile? *What political systems are best? By making complex ideas easily accessible, this unique book allows you to engage with philosophical ideas in entertaining new ways, and is an ideal entry point for anyone interested in using fiction to better understand philosophy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen De Cruz (Saint Louis University, USA) , Johan De Smedt (Saint Louis University, USA) , Eric Schwitzgebel (University of California at Riverside, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Weight: 0.449kg ISBN: 9781350081222ISBN 10: 1350081221 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 28 January 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introductory Dispute Concerning Science Fiction, Philosophy, and the Nutritional Content of Maraschino Cherries, Helen De Cruz, Johan De Smedt, and Eric Schwitzgebel Part I: Expanding the Human Introduction to Part I, Eric Schwitzgebel 1. Excerpt from Theuth, an Oral History of Work in the Age of Machine-Assisted Cognition, Ken Liu 2. Adjoiners, Lisa Schoenberg 3. The Intended, David John Baker 4. The New Book of the Dead, Sofia Samatar Part II: What We Owe to Ourselves and Others Introduction to Part II, Johan De Smedt 5. Out of the Dragon's Womb, Aliette de Bodard 6. Whale Fall, Wendy Nikel 7. Monsters and Soldiers, Mark Silcox Part III: Gods and Families Introduction to Part III, Helen De Cruz 8. I, Player in a Demon Tale, Hud Hudson 9. The Eye of the Needle, Frances Howard-Snyder 10. God on a Bad Night, Christopher Mark Rose 11. Hell Is the Absence of God, Ted Chiang Concluding Ventilation, Helen De Cruz, Johan De Smedt, and Eric Schwitzgebel List of Contributors IndexReviewsThere is little better than the strange and startling to better understand what is human and ordinary. This remarkably well-curated volume is a spellbinding demonstration of fiction's power to shed light on the deepest puzzles of human experience. The reader's experience is enriched by incisive Story Notes that explore the stories' philosophical themes and invite further reflection. This collection is a treasure trove for fans of science fiction, lovers of philosophy, and instructors looking to enliven their classes with stories that will resonate with their pupils long after the semester is over. * Eli Shupe, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Arlington, USA * As exciting as it is useful, this delightful collection showcases both the power of doing philosophy with science fiction and the promise of science fiction done by philosophers. Excelsior! * Pete Mandik, Professor of Philosophy, William Paterson University, USA * Many 'Philosophy Through X'-style titles grace the bookstore shelf, and fine SF anthologies, too. This one stands out. Here is a smartly edited set of distinctively thoughtful stories that hang together like they were written to have this conversation. Each author contributes, as well, in-depth reflections, further thickening the philosophical mix. * John Holbo, Associate Professor of Philosophy, The National University of Singapore, Singapore * Author InformationHelen De Cruz is Danforth Chair in the Humanities at Saint Louis University, USA. Johan De Smedt is Postdoctoral Fellow at Saint Louis University, USA. Eric Schwitzgebel is Professor of Philosophy at University of California, Riverside, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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