The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

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 This volume reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays. It 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 The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy 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 Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet's finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays to provide a thorough 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). 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, 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, and Star Trek's secular society A Collection Of Highly Logical Essays That Provide A Thorough Examination Of The Star Trek Universe-- From The Original Series To Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). The Questions Raised-- And Sometimes Answered-- Range From The Ethics Of The Prime Directive To The Identity Of Data And Holograms As People. Introduction: A Guide To Living Long And Prospering -- Alpha Quadrant: Home Systems -- Beta Quadrant: Dangerous Rivalries -- Delta Quadrant: Questing For Home -- Gamma Quadrant: Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations -- Beyond The Galactic Barrier: The Future As The Final Frontier. Edited By Kevin S. Decker And Jason T. Eberl. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Beloved Star Trek franchise, this is an enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike. --Book Jacket