Personhood in Science Fiction - E-book

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Personhood In Science Fiction - ENG

Religious And Philosophical Considerations

Juli L. Gittinger

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ISBN:	9783030300623
Formato:	ePub
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Springer Nature
Tema:	Ciencias sociales
Subtema:	Sociología de la Religión
Año de publicación:	2019-10-29

This book addresses the topic of personhoodâ€”who is a â€œpersonâ€? or â€œhuman,â€? and what rights or dignities does that includeâ€”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.

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