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From one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worlds
In the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism? In a highly original work of 'technophilosophy', Chalmers argues categorically, no: virtual reality is genuine reality. Virtual worlds are not second-class worlds. We can live a meaningful life in virtual reality - and increasingly, we will.
What is reality, anyway? How can we lead a good life? Is there a god? How do we know there's an external world - and how do we know we're not living in a computer simulation? In Reality+, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of philosophy, using cutting-edge technology to provide invigorating new answers to age-old questions.
Drawing on examples from pop culture, literature and film that help bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.
From one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worlds
In the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism? In a highly original work of 'technophilosophy', Chalmers argues categorically, no: virtual reality is genuine reality. Virtual worlds are not second-class worlds. We can live a meaningful life in virtual reality - and increasingly, we will.
What is reality, anyway? How can we lead a good life? Is there a god? How do we know there's an external world - and how do we know we're not living in a computer simulation? In Reality+, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of philosophy, using cutting-edge technology to provide invigorating new answers to age-old questions.
Drawing on examples from pop culture, literature and film that help bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
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Genre: | Importe, Philosophie |
Jahrhundert: | 20. & 21. Jahrhundert |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: |
XXIV
522 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780141986784 |
ISBN-10: | 0141986786 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | B-format paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Chalmers, David J. |
Hersteller: |
Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Penguin |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestraße 122 a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com |
Maße: | 194 x 126 x 29 mm |
Von/Mit: | David J. Chalmers |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 07.02.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,372 kg |
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Philosophie |
Jahrhundert: | 20. & 21. Jahrhundert |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: |
XXIV
522 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780141986784 |
ISBN-10: | 0141986786 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Ausstattung / Beilage: | B-format paperback |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Chalmers, David J. |
Hersteller: |
Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Penguin |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestraße 122 a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com |
Maße: | 194 x 126 x 29 mm |
Von/Mit: | David J. Chalmers |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 07.02.2023 |
Gewicht: | 0,372 kg |