Science Fiction and Political Philosophy (Paperback)

Timothy McCranor

ISBN 10: 1498586457 / ISBN 13: 9781498586450

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. Sometimes called the literature of ideas, science fiction is a natural medium for normative political philosophy. Science fictions focus on technology, space and time travel, non-human lifeforms, and parallel universes cannot help but invoke the perennial questions of political life, including the nature of a just social order and who should rule; freedom, free will, and autonomy; and the advantages and disadvantages of progress. Rather than offering a reading of a work inspired by a particular thinker or tradition, each chapter presents a careful reading of a classic or contemporary work in the genre (a novel, short story, film, or television series) to illustrate and explore the themes and concepts of political philosophy. This edited collection uses works of science fiction to illustrate and explore the fundamental themes and concepts of political philosophy, including freedom, justice, and the advantages and disadvantages of progress. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science Fiction and Political Philosophy (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498586457
• ISBN 13: 9781498586450
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Sometimes called the “literature of ideas,” science fiction is a natural medium for normative political philosophy. Science fiction’s focus on technology, space and time travel, non-human lifeforms, and parallel universes cannot help but invoke the perennial questions of political life, including the nature of a just social order and who should rule; freedom, free will, and autonomy; and the advantages and disadvantages of progress. Rather than offering a reading of a work inspired by a particular thinker or tradition, each chapter presents a careful reading of a classic or contemporary work in the genre (a novel, short story, film, or television series) to illustrate and explore the themes and concepts of political philosophy.

About the Authors

Nicholas Anderson is a family barrister who deals with international children cases: both applications to relocate and proceedings following the arrival of children into the UK, in addition to financial remedy proceedings. Nick has appeared in several important first instance and Court of Appeal cases and has appeared in two important Supreme Court authorities. He acts direct for children and has is regularly instructed by Cafcass. Nick sits as a Recorder in the family court, where he is authorised to deal with both children cases and those in the Financial remedies Court.

Lee Trepanier, Assumption University, USA

Steven Michels is associate professor of political science at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. His published work includes a number of articles and chapters on politics and culture.


Steven Michels, Sacred Heart, USA