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The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates
William Irwin
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Description for The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates
Paperback. * 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. Editor(s): Decker, Kevin S.; Eberl, Jason T. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- 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 ... Read 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
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781119146001
SKU
V9781119146001
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About William Irwin
Kevin S. Decker is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University, where he teaches ethics, American and Continental philosophy, and philosophy of popular culture. He is co-editor of Philosophy and Breaking Bad (2016) and Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who (2013). He is co-editor, with Jason T. Eberl, of The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015), Star ... Read more
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