Expanse and Philosophy: So Far Out Into the Darkness

The Expanse and Philosophy explores the philosophical universe of the TV show and novel series, addressing topics such as transhumanism, belief, culture, environmental ethics, identity, colonialism, diaspora, racism, reality, and rhetoric. It covers the first six novels and five seasons of the TV adaptation and offers fresh perspectives on the themes, characters, and storylines of The Expanse, connecting it to thinkers such as Aristotle, Kant, Locke, Hannah Arendt, Wittgenstein, Descartes, and Nietzsche.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 11 November 2021
\n Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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The Expanse is a captivating series that delves into profound questions about the essence of human life, the concept of justice, and the nature of humanity. Written by James S.A. Corey, the series has gained immense popularity and has been awarded the Hugo Award. In order to explore the philosophical dimensions of this captivating universe, The Expanse and Philosophy has been published. This comprehensive book offers original essays by a diverse international panel of experts who shed light on how essential philosophical concepts intertwine with the meticulously crafted world of The Expanse. The topics covered in this book are diverse and engaging, ranging from transhumanism to belief, culture, environmental ethics, identity, colonialism, diaspora, racism, reality, and rhetoric.

Set in a near-future solar system, The Expanse poses a multitude of moral, ethical, and philosophical dilemmas. Are Martians, Outer Planet inhabitants, and Earthers different races? Is Marco Inaros a terrorist? Can people who look and sound different, such as Earthers and Belters, ever peacefully co-exist? Should science be bound by moral rules? Who holds sovereignty in space? What is the relationship between human progress and aggression?

The Expanse and Philosophy provides readers with the tools to answer these questions and many more. The book covers the first six novels in The Expanse series and five seasons of the television adaptation. It addresses the philosophical issues that arise from the socio-economic and geopolitics of Earth, Mars, and the Outer Planets Alliance. By offering fresh perspectives on the themes, characters, and storylines. and storylines of The Expanse, this book encourages readers to engage with the series on a deeper level. Furthermore, The Expanse and Philosophy explores the connections between The Expanse and thinkers such as Aristotle, Kant, Locke, Hannah Arendt, Wittgenstein, Descartes, and Nietzsche. This book is part of the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, making it a valuable companion for avid readers of James S.A. Corey.

\n Weight: 376g\n
Dimension: 231 x 153 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781119755609\n \n