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Transformers and Philosophy
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Description for Transformers and Philosophy
Paperback. Editor(s): Shook, John R.; Swan, Liz Stillwaggon. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 357.
Transformers began with toys and a cartoon series in 1984 and has since grown to include comic books, movies, and video games -- its science fiction story has reached an audience with a wide range second only to that of Star Wars. Here, in Transformers and Philosophy, a dream team of philosophers pursues the fascinating questions posed by humankind's encounter with an artificially intelligent mechanical civilization: Is genuine artificial intelligence possible? Would a robotic civilization come with its own morality and artistic life, and would it find a need for romantic love? Should we be more careful about developing robots ... Read more
Transformers began with toys and a cartoon series in 1984 and has since grown to include comic books, movies, and video games -- its science fiction story has reached an audience with a wide range second only to that of Star Wars. Here, in Transformers and Philosophy, a dream team of philosophers pursues the fascinating questions posed by humankind's encounter with an artificially intelligent mechanical civilization: Is genuine artificial intelligence possible? Would a robotic civilization come with its own morality and artistic life, and would it find a need for romantic love? Should we be more careful about developing robots ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Popular Culture and Philosophy
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL, United States
ISBN
9780812696677
SKU
V9780812696677
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99-15
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