Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy

by David J. Chalmers

Book Overview

Virtual reality is genuine reality; that's the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of "technophilosophy," David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future. He argues that virtual worlds are not second-class worlds, and that we can live a meaningful life in virtual reality. We may even be in a virtual world already.

Along the way, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of big ideas in philosophy and science...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393635805
• ISBN13: 9780393635805
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.6"