Personhood in Science Fiction: Religious and Philosophical Considerations

Gittinger, Juli L.

This book addresses the topic of personhood—who is a “person” or “human,” and what rights or dignities does that include—as it has been addressed through the lens of science fiction. Chapters include discussions of consciousness and the soul, artificial intelligence, dehumanization and othering, and free will. Classic and modern sci-fi texts are engaged, as well as film and television. This book argues that science fiction allows us to examine the profound question of personhood through its speculative and imaginative nature, highlighting issues that are already visible in our present world.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2020-11-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030300647

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30062-3

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 245