| Winter Term 2019 Science Fiction and Philosophy - 1280 - PHIL 315 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: One course in philosophy or junior standing, or consent of instructor Catalog Description : What can alternative science fiction worlds and speculative futures reveal about the nature of reality and our own condition? In answering this question we will engage philosophical puzzles inspired by science fiction in various forms: short stories, novels, television series and movies. Topics may include time travel, robot intelligence and consciousness, scientific knowledge, morality, political power, free will and personal identity. Lecture/discussion. PREREQUISITES: One course in philosophy or junior standing, or consent of instructor Attributes: GER Humanities Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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