Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy by Jason T Eberl

Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy by Jason T Eberl

This thought-provoking book examines the philosophical issues arising from the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series, revealing how the ragtag fleet's outward journey to Earth is also an inward exploration for the human survivors and their Cylon pursuers.

“The contributors to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy strive to make things relevant to fans of the show, and they put their information ou t in a way that is accessible to folks who wouldn't know Heidegger from Heineken” (Green Man Review, Spring 2009)

"Blackwell’s Philosophy and PopCulture series sets itself the remarkable task of making phi­losophy "relevant," lamenting the subject’s ongoing "public relations problem" and resolving to change things for the better. …[I]f this volume is indicative of the series as a whole then I will happily review each and every one, for I found it to be, by and large, a stimulating and worthwhile read… Philosophy, it seems, is no longer under the guardianship of office-bound professors fluent in Latin but ignorant of popular culture. Jason T. Eberl’s "ragtag fleet" of contributors has helped in some small way to redress the balance, and I for one applaud their efforts." (Claire Graham, Kaleidoscope, October 2008)

"The essays are … quite good, and to me they seem to satisfactorily serve the purpose of introducing fans of BSG to classic and contemporary philosophical problems and questions, and even professional philosophers might learn a thing or two. The essays in the anthology are both accessible and quite easy to read, and can be commended to those interested in philosophy and Battlestar Galactica." (Metapsychology, October 2008)

"The writers are well versed in their subjects … .The book is most effective at making the reader rethink what they thought they knew." (Neo-opsis)

JASON T. EBERL, PhD, is Professor of Health Care Ethics and Philosophy at Saint Louis University. His research interests focus on bioethics, metaphysics, and medieval philosophy. He is the co-editor of Sons of Anarchy and Philosophy (2013), The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy (2015), and The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy (2016).

To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com

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ISBN 13	9781405178143
ISBN 10	1405178140
Title	Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy
Author	Jason T Eberl
Series	The Blackwell Philosophy And Pop Culture Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2008-02-08
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.