Star Trek and Philosophy: The Wrath of KantJason T. Eberl, Kevin S. Decker Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film series to consider questions not only about the scientific prospects of interstellar travel but also the inward journey to examine the human condition. The expansive topics range from the possibilities for communication among different cultural backgrounds to questions about the stoic temperament exhibited by Vulcans to Ferengi business practices. Specifically chosen to break new ground in exploring the philosophical dimensions of Star Trek, these articles boldly go where no philosopher has gone before. |
Contents
Ex Astris Scientia GEORGE A REISCH | |
Darmok and Cultural Literacy | |
Death and Rebirth of a Vulcan Mind | |
Humans Smile with So Little Provocation | |
The Wrath of Nietzsche | |
Power Pleasure and the Q Continuum | |
Ethics | |
Why We Want to Live in the Federation | |
Why Not Live in the Holodeck? | |
Worfs Will to Believe | |
Cardassian Monsters and Bajoran Freedom Fighters | |
TimeThe Final Frontier | |
Life Death | |
A Primer for the Philosophy of Mind | |
Harry Mudd Always Lies | |
JeanLuc Picard as Starfleets | |
Is Odo a Collaborator? | |
What Can the Ferengi | |
Do Wise Men Only Hear Profit in the Wind? | |
Inhuman Nature or Whats It Like to Be a Borg? | |
Crew of the Starship Enterprise NCC1701? | |
Chronicles from the Final Frontier | |
Isolinear Data | |
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