The Ethics Of Star Trek
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Author | : Judith Barad |
Publisher | : Harper Perennial |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2001-11-27 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780060933265 |
For Trekkies everywhere, a fascinating look at the philosophy of Star Trek, from Kirk and Spock to Janeway and Seven of Nine For four decades, Star Trek has been the obsession of millions of fans. But real Trekkies know that the show is more than just riveting entertainment. Its complex moral dilemmas present a view of the future that holds important truths for us in the present. Drawing on episodes from all four Star Trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in relation to the theories of the world's great philosophers. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has evolved over the years to address society's changing values. For this century and beyond, The Ethics of "Star Trek" is an intriguing look at a brilliantly imagined-world and what it can teach us about how to live.
Author | : Jason T. Eberl |
Publisher | : Open Court Publishing |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0812696492 |
"Essays address philosophical aspects of the five television series and ten feature films that make up the Star Trek fictional universe"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Kevin S. Decker |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2016-01-27 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1119146011 |
Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet’s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays Features a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) Introduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, Star Trek’s philosophy of peace, Data and Voyager’s Doctor as persons, moral relativism and the Federation’s quest for liberation, the effect of alternate universes on reality and identity, the Borg as transhumanists, Federation Trekonomics, Star Trek’s secular society, and much, much more…! An enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike Publishing in time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original TV series
Author | : Manu Saadia |
Publisher | : Inkshares |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2016-05-31 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1941758762 |
"Manu Saadia has managed to show us one more reason, perhaps the most compelling one of all, why we all need the world of Star Trek to one day become the world we live in." — Chris Black, Writer and Co-Executive Producer, Star Trek: Enterprise What would the world look like if everybody had everything they wanted or needed? Trekonomics, the premier book in financial journalist Felix Salmon's imprint PiperText, approaches scarcity economics by coming at it backwards — through thinking about a universe where scarcity does not exist. Delving deep into the details and intricacies of 24th century society, Trekonomics explores post-scarcity and whether we, as humans, are equipped for it. What are the prospects of automation and artificial intelligence? Is there really no money in Star Trek? Is Trekonomics at all possible?
Author | : Ross Kraemer |
Publisher | : Westview Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2003-08-14 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780813341156 |
Tackling challenging questions head-on, this book is a remarkable treatment of the religious themes threading through one of America's science fiction icons.
Author | : Steven Mintz |
Publisher | : Ethics Sage LLC |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 2019-07-02 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 1642376302 |
Should you make provocative comments on social media? Should you act in your own self-interest and ignore others? How can you develop meaningful relationships in life and the workplace? Should you or should you not? These are the questions of ethical behavior. In Beyond Happiness and Meaning, Dr. Steven Mintz will show you how to make decisions that make life worth living. It goes beyond enhancing our own well-being to improving the lives of others. Life is a contact sport that requires us to leave our comfort zone and engage with others, learn how to do good things, make the right choices, and follow the ethical path. At the end of the journey, you will learn how to transform your life and achieve true happiness and meaning. Unique in its approach and rich with everyday ethical dilemmas, Mintz brings to life the process of ethical decision-making that can improve your life and the life of others and bring back civility to society.
Author | : Michael Pinsky |
Publisher | : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780838639245 |
To prepare for the Other: this is the mission of ethics. 'Future Present: Ethics and/as Science Fiction' fuses contemporary philosophy from Heidegger, Derrida, Levinas, and others with cultural texts preoccupied with the future arrival of an Other: science fiction. We peer through the lens of science fiction with the help of H.G. Wells, Walt Disney, 'Star Trek', David Cronenberg, Philip K. Dick, and many others, in search of a theory of ethics that leaves open the possibility of the Other and encourages empathy, which is necessary for survival in our multicultural world.
Author | : Simon Longstaff |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2017-07-01 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1925183556 |
Do I buy eggs laid by free-range chooks or the cheaper ones from caged birds? Do I tell my best friend I saw her boyfriend kissing another girl? Do I lie to my mum by telling her I will wear the jumper she bought me, even though it’s the ugliest jumper in the world? Every day our lives are punctuated by points of decision. Some of these decisions will be momentous, remembered for decades: most will go unnoticed, by us and by others. Yet all our choices matter: taken as a whole, they shape our lives and contribute to the rhythms of the world. In Everyday Ethics, Australia’s leading authority on ethics, Simon Longstaff, provides a map to help you better navigate the landscape of daily decisions more ethically. Using a broad range of topics and examples to provoke eye-opening reflection and discussion, Everyday Ethics is a lesson in how even our smallest choices can matter, and an empowering guide that will help us discover what is ‘good’ and what is ‘right’.
Author | : William Shatner |
Publisher | : Star Trek |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001-04-03 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780671021269 |
Captain Kirk is helpless to prevent his evil twin from the Mirror Universe, Emperor Tiberius, from capturing him, but the reappearance of the long-dormant "Preservers" will threaten the entire galaxy unless he can prevent them.
Author | : Laura Weiss Roberts |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2009-06-03 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1592857892 |
The definitive book on ethics for chemical dependency treatment professionals. The treatment of addiction as a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual disease requires a high standard of ethical knowledge and professional skill. This groundbreaking, reader-friendly guide to contemporary ethical issues informs and challenges health care professionals, students, and faculty with a thorough and compassionate examination of the dilemmas faced when providing care for individuals suffering from substance use problems or addiction. Renowned psychiatric ethicists Cynthia Geppert and Laura Weiss Roberts tackle issues of autonomy, respect for persons, confidentiality, truth telling and non-maleficence--setting the standard for contemporary ethical practices. These challenges are illuminated with real-world case examples that show potential effects on diverse patient populations.