The philosophy of outer space : explorations, controversies, speculations /
This volume provides a rigorous philosophical investigation of the rationales, challenges and promises of the coming Space Age. Over the past decade, space exploration has made significant and accelerating progress, and its potential has attracted growing attention from science, states, businesses,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London : New York :
Routledge,
[2024].
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Routledge research in anticipation and futures.
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| Summary: | This volume provides a rigorous philosophical investigation of the rationales, challenges and promises of the coming Space Age. Over the past decade, space exploration has made significant and accelerating progress, and its potential has attracted growing attention from science, states, businesses, innovators, as well as the media and society more generally. However, philosophical theorizing concerning the premises, values, meanings and impacts of space exploration is still in its infancy, and this potentially immense field of study is far from mainstream yet. This book advances outer space philosophy by integrating key scientific and societal debates sparked by recent developments in space research and activities with conceptual, existential, ethical, aesthetic and political themes and concerns. It maps various regions of philosophical exploration, reflection and speculation regarding humanity's present and future irradiation into outer space, to promote a broad, rich and nuanced societal debate regarding this transformative enterprise, which is as stimulating as it can be disorienting. This book will be a fascinating philosophical and ethical exploration for academics, researchers and students interested in philosophy, space studies, science and technology studies, future studies and sustainability. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 208 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781032448923 103244892X 9781032448893 103244889X |