How to live forever : science fiction and philosophy /
Immortality has been a long-explored subject. How to Live Forever is a compelling study which introduces students and professional philosophers to the possibilities of using science fiction in their work.
| Основен автор: | Clark, Stephen R. L. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
London ; New York :
Routledge,
1995.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=218687 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
How to live forever. |
Съдържание:
- Acknowledgements; Introduction; A PERSONAL BEGINNING; SCIENCE FICTION AND PHILOSOPHY; PHILOSOPHY AND IMMORTALITY; Chapter 1 The end of summer; REASONS NOT TO WANT TO LIVE FOREVER; REASONS FOR WISHING TO LIVE FOREVER; VARIETIES OF IMMORTALITY; Chapter 2 The age of the pussyfoot; BODILY RENEWALS AND REJUVENATIONS; PROBLEMS WITH BODILY CONTINUITY; PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS; Chapter 3 Neuromancer; UPLOADING MEMORIES; REASONS TO FORSAKE THE FLESH; REASONS TO DISLIKE OR DISBELIEVE THE PROSPECT; Chapter 4 The empire of fear; WANTING TO BE A VAMPIRE; REASONS TO KEEP PEOPLE AFRAID OF DEATH.