Jurassic Park and Philosophy
the truth is terrifying
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2014
Summary
Twenty-one philosophers investigate the implications of the Jurassic Park franchise for our lives, our values, and our future. Human beings live and thrive by modifying nature, but when do the risks of changing nature outweigh the likely benefits? If it’s true that “Life will find a way,” should we view any modified or newly reconstituted life as a hazard? The new scientific information we could gain by bringing back T. Rex or other dinosaurs is immense, but should we choose to let sleepin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812698473 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0812698479 |
| Series: | Popular Culture and Philosophy |
| Author: | Nicolas Michaud, Jessica Watkins |
| Publisher: | Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 411g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Nicolas Michaud
Nicolas Michaud is an assistant professor of philosophy at Florida State College, Jacksonville, and the editor of Frankenstein and Philosophy. Jessica Watkins is a contributor to Ender’s Game and Philosophy. Both live in Jacksonville, FL.
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