{"product_id":"the-ultimate-star-trek-and-philosophy-the-search-for-socrates-paperback","title":"The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKevin S. Decker\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJason T. Eberl\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet's finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and \u003ci\u003eStar Trek Into Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e (2013)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e's philosophy of peace, Data and \u003ci\u003eVoyager\u003c\/i\u003e'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, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e's secular society, and much, much more...!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublishing in time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original TV series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan a starship captain be both great and moral? Can Vulcans and androids really have (or be) friends? What is it like to be a hologram, shapeshifter, or incorporeal entity? Why do the Borg frighten us so much? Is there room for God in the \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e universe? Is Q just a sadistic pest or a \u003ci\u003eprovocateur\u003c\/i\u003e of human advancement?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e boldly goes where no book has gone before in pursuit of a greater philosophical understanding of the galaxy's final frontier. It reunites the editors of \u003ci\u003eStar Trek and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e with Starfleet's finest experts for 30 new, highly logical essays to provide a thorough examination of the \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e universe - from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) and \u003ci\u003eStar Trek Into Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e (2013). The essays introduce important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e's philosophy of peace, Data and \u003ci\u003eVoyager\u003c\/i\u003e'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, and \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e's secular society. Available in time to celebrate the 50\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary of the endlessly inventive and beloved \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e franchise, this is an enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin S. Decker\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University, where he teaches ethics, American and Continental philosophy, and philosophy of popular culture. He is co-editor of \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and Breaking Bad\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) and \u003ci\u003eWho is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e (2013). He is co-editor, with Jason T. Eberl, of \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015), \u003ci\u003eStar Trek and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason T. Eberlis\u003c\/b\u003e the Semler Endowed Chair for Medical Ethics and Professor of Philosophy at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he teaches bioethics, ethics, and medieval philosophy. He has edited or contributed to books on \u003ci\u003eBattlestar Galactica\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSons of Anarchy\u003c\/i\u003e, Metallica, \u003ci\u003eTerminator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Lebowski\u003c\/i\u003e, Stanley Kubrick, J.J. Abrams, and \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e. His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eThe Routledge Guidebook to Aquinas' Summa Theologiae\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) and \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Christopher Nolan\u003c\/i\u003e (2016). He is co-editor, with Kevin S. Decker, of \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015), \u003ci\u003eStar Trek and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761084006688,"sku":"9781119146001","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/19aaf39aac7b23410a91eed11f646749.webp?v=1780199227","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ultimate-star-trek-and-philosophy-the-search-for-socrates-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}