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Author Clark, Stephen R. L.

Title How to live forever : science fiction and philosophy / Stephen R.L. Clark.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 223 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-211) and index.
Summary Immortality has been a long-explored subject. How to Live Forever is a compelling study which introduces students and professional philosophers to the possibilities of using science fiction in their work.
Contents Acknowledgements; Introduction; A PERSONAL BEGINNING; SCIENCE FICTION AND PHILOSOPHY; PHILOSOPHY AND IMMORTALITY; Chapter 1 The end of summer; REASONS NOT TO WANT TO LIVE FOREVER; REASONS FOR WISHING TO LIVE FOREVER; VARIETIES OF IMMORTALITY; Chapter 2 The age of the pussyfoot; BODILY RENEWALS AND REJUVENATIONS; PROBLEMS WITH BODILY CONTINUITY; PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS; Chapter 3 Neuromancer; UPLOADING MEMORIES; REASONS TO FORSAKE THE FLESH; REASONS TO DISLIKE OR DISBELIEVE THE PROSPECT; Chapter 4 The empire of fear; WANTING TO BE A VAMPIRE; REASONS TO KEEP PEOPLE AFRAID OF DEATH.
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Subject Science fiction -- History and criticism.
Science fiction.
Immortality in literature.
Immortality in literature.
Literature -- Philosophy.
Literature -- Philosophy.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Other Form: Print version: Clark, Stephen R.L. How to live forever. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995 (DLC) 95014403
ISBN 9780203004425 (electronic book)
0203004426 (electronic book)
9780415126267
0415126266
0415126266