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The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates

By: William Irwin - editor, Kevin S. Decker - editor, Jason T. Eberl - editor
Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett, William Sarris
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  • 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
©2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (P)2020 Tantor
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excellent and thorough

filled with so many references to both philosophy and Star Trek combined into an amazing book!

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exactly what you think

it was a really interesting look at the philosophies behind some of star trek's best episodes

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This was an amazing experience and so much fun to listen to. I 100% recommend this book

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