Philosophy and Science Fiction, Volume XXXIX

by Howard Wettstein and Eric Schwitzgebel

Science Fiction and Philosophy deals with science-fictional thought experiments and their long history in philosophy, with roots back to the mythological inventions of ancient philosophers such as Plato and Zhuangzi. These thought experiments play a prominent role especially in current metaphysical theorizing about personal identity, artificial minds, and the nature of time. This issue includes reflections on the nature of science fiction,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119255430
• ISBN13: 9781119255437
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"