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Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations

Juli L Gittinger

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Description:This book addresses the topic of personhood--who is a "person" or "human," and what rights or dignities does that include--as it has been addressed through the lens of science fiction. Chapters include discussions of consciousness and the soul, artificial intelligence, dehumanization and othering, and free will. Classic and modern sci-fi texts are engaged, as well as film and television. This book argues that science fiction allows us to examine the profound question of personhood through its speculative and imaginative nature, highlighting issues that are already visible in our present world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations. To get started finding Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This book addresses the topic of personhood--who is a "person" or "human," and what rights or dignities does that include--as it has been addressed through the lens of science fiction. Chapters include discussions of consciousness and the soul, artificial intelligence, dehumanization and othering, and free will. Classic and modern sci-fi texts are engaged, as well as film and television. This book argues that science fiction allows us to examine the profound question of personhood through its speculative and imaginative nature, highlighting issues that are already visible in our present world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations. To get started finding Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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