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What is consciousness? What is it like to feel pain, or to see the color red? Do robots and computers really think? For that matter, do plants and amoebas think? If we ever meet intelligent aliens, will we be able to understand what they say to us? Philosophers and scientists are still unable to answer questions like these. Perhaps science fiction can help. In Discognition, Steven Shaviro looks at science fiction novels and stories that explore the extreme possibilities of human and alien sentience.

Paperback: 300 pages

Publisher: Repeater (March 29, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1910924067

ISBN-13: 978-1910924068

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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One of my favorite philosophy books ever. Accessible, fun and at times deeply unsettling.

Discognition