Irwin, William
Westworld and Philosophy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119437888
- author:
- Irwin, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 164mm X 226mm
- Genre:
- 22.7 x 16 x 1.6 centimetres (0.3, Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Exploring the nature of consciousness and its implications for human existence, Westworld and Philosophy delves into the philosophical puzzles presented by a futuristic theme park. The book examines how we think about humans, artificial intelligence, and the world around us, asking fundamental questions about autonomy, liberation, and free thought.
Through essays that critically evaluate the show's philosophical themes, this book charts a course through the complexities of human consciousness, raising important questions about the relationship between the mind and body, and the morality of machines. By exploring these ideas, Westworld and Philosophy offers a nuanced understanding of our place in the world.
Join the conversation on the nature of reality, consciousness, and what it means to be human, as this book presents a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of philosophy and science fiction.