The Ethics of Star Trek
by Judith Barad
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For Trekkies everywhere, a fascinating look at the philosophy of Star Trek, from Kirk and Spock to Janeway and Seven of Nine For four decades, Star Trek has been the obsession of millions of fans. But real Trekkies know that the show is more than just riveting entertainment. Its complex moral dilemmas present a view of the future that holds important truths for us in the present. Drawing on episodes from all four Star Trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in show more relation to the theories of the world's great philosophers. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has evolved over the years to address society's changing values. For this century and beyond, The Ethics of "Star Trek" is an intriguing look at a brilliantly imagined-world and what it can teach us about how to live. show lessTags
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For someone who knows too much about Star Trek and almost nothing about Ethics, this was an excellent book to use as an introduction to Ethics. By using examples and stories from Star Trek to illustrate the ideas and concepts of Ethics, the authors made it easy for someone like me to finally grasp something that has so far eluded my brain. I would recommend for anyone wanted a complete yet brief understand of Ethics and who enjoys sci-fi nerdiness!
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- Philosophy, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 791.4572 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Television Programs; television plays Single programs
- LCC
- PN1992.8 .S74 .B37 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Broadcasting Television broadcasts
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- English, Italian
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- Paper
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