Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. I make the occasional detour toward other kinds of books, but novels are where i earn most of my bread and. The book is well thought out, concise, and probably one of my favorite trek books. The metaphysics of star trek for the paperback version, the original hardcover version of the same.
The metaphysics of star trek by hanley, richard isbn. Using examples from the shows, this witty and absorbing volume looks at the star trek series and explores a broad spectrum of philosophical ideas and theories. Star trek introduces a deadly new synthetic alliance. The metaphysics of star trek 9780465091249 by hanley, richard and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Reunites the editors of star trek and philosophy with starfleets finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays. While the title of the book was changed to is data human. Within the star trek universe, the prime directive is a crucial regulation that is binding on starfleet personnel. The wrath of kant from the worlds largest community of readers. Picard is about to arrive at its highlyanticipated season 1 finale, but the final chapters of the seasonal story arc have also set up a major new threat to the star trek universe. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
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The metaphysics of star trek from cult to mainstream, the star trek epic has gone where no work of dramatic art has gone before, to become the. In this episode, we explore how the star trek franchise through dozens of movies and more than 700 episodes of. The star trek universe is used in a very agile way by hanley to analize quite an interesting number of subjects, offering his point of view, and opening the door for hours of stimulating discussion. Richard hanleys the metaphysics of star trek is an engaging examination of certain philosophical issues raised within the star trek universe. Is data human the metaphysics of star trek richard hanley on. In the tradition of the physics of star wars, this book explores the philosophical ideas and dilemmas that abound in the star trek series. The ultimate star trek and philosophy wiley online books. Its a franchise so diverse and with scripts for episodes so vast that they also approach the metaphysics aspects of life. The philosophy of star trek wisecrack edition youtube. Star treks expanded universe is a glorious mess ars. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Possible ex library copy, thata ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Professor richard hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors today.
While star trek is usually related to the technology aspects of life and what wed able to achieve in the future. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Welcome to this special wisecrack edition on the philosophy of star trek. The metaphysics of star trek by smith, anne collins. The metaphysics of star trek by richard hanley goodreads. Using examples from the shows, this witty and absorbin. Professor richard hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors todayhow to entice students into the classroom. The metaphysics of star trek by richard hanley 1997 0701. The metaphysics of star trek book by richard hanley. The metaphysics of star trek by richard hanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy a cheap copy of the metaphysics of star trek book by richard hanley. Cbs and simon and schuster have announced the next installment of the star trek.
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