How to Live Forever: Science Fiction and Philosophy

by Stephen R.L. Clark

Book Overview

Immortality is a subject which has long been explored and imagined by science fiction writers. In his intriguing new study, Stephen R.L.Clark argues that the genre of science fiction writing allows investigation of philosophical questions about immortality without the constraints of academic philosophy. He reveals how fantasy accounts of issues such as resurrection, disembodied survival, reincarnation and devices or drugs for preserving life can be...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138861219
• ISBN13: 9781138861213
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"