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9780465045488

Is Data Human? The Metaphysics Of Star Trek

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    9780465045488

  • ISBN10:

    0465045480

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-04-11
  • Publisher: Basic Books
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Summary

Professor Richard Hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors todayhow to entice students into the classroom. Based upon his own successful course,Is Data Humanpresents a thoroughly unique and enjoyable way of introducing students to the basic concepts of philosophy as seen through the lens ofStar Trek.From the nature of a person, of minds, and of consciousness, to ethics and morality, to the nature and extent of knowledge and free will, Hanley brings a fresh perspective to the contemporary debates concerning humankind's place in the world.Dare to boldly go where no philosophy professor has gone beforea classroom packed with eager and enthusiastic students.

Author Biography

Richard Hanley is an assistant professor of philosophy at Central Michigan University. He has taught various Star Trek courses, including “A Star Trek Introduction to Philosophy” and “Philosophy of the Mind” using Star Trek episodes as examples.

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