Transformers and Philosophy - More than Meets the Mind

"Transformers" began with toys and a cartoon series in 1984 and has since grown to include comic books, movies, and video games -- its science fiction story has reached an audience with a wide range second only to that of "Star Wars." Here, in "Transformers and Philosophy," a dream team of philosophers pursues the fascinating questions posed by humankind's encounter with an artificially intelligent mechanical civilization: Is genuine artificial intelligence possible? Would a robotic civilization come with its own morality and artistic life, and would it find a need for romantic love? Should we be more careful about developing robots that may eventually develop ideas of their own? "Transformers and Philosophy" puts "Transformers" under a microscope and exposes its philosophical implications in an instantly readable way.

Product details

• Assisted by: John R. Shook (Editor), Liz Stillwaggon Swan (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.05.2009
• EAN: 9780812696677
• ISBN: 978-0-8126-9667-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture & Philosophy
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works