Barry Dainton
Self: Philosophy In Transit
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846146206
- author:
- Barry Dainton
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 11.2 x 1.7 x 18.2 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Barry Dainton explores the nature of Self in this thought-provoking book, examining how our understanding of ourselves is shaped by philosophical ideas and modern technological advancements.
The author considers key thinkers such as Descartes and Locke, and how their views on non-physical beings and self-conscious matter relate to our contemporary world.
As technology continues to evolve, Dainton asks whether it will remake or kill us, and whether we can achieve immortality by uploading ourselves into virtual worlds.
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