Philosophy through Science Fiction Stories: Exploring the Boundaries of the Possible
Editat de Helen De Cruz, Johan De Smedt, Eric Schwitzgebelen Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 ian 2021
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781350081215
ISBN-10: 1350081213
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1350081213
Pagini: 264
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Cuprins
Acknowledgments
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
Index
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
Index
Recenzii
The volume brings together an eclectic roster of philosophizing storytellers who have won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards (Ken Liu, Aliette de Bodard, Ted Chiang) and storytelling philosophers, including the winner of the American Philosophical Association's 'Philosophy Through Fiction' competition. Each short story is followed by an expository 'story note,' in which the author expands on the underlying philosophical concepts.
At their best, [these stories] revivify well-worn philosophical problems and graphically pose new ones.
There 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.
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!
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.
At their best, [these stories] revivify well-worn philosophical problems and graphically pose new ones.
There 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.
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!
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.