232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
Also available as eBook on:
Immortality is a subject which has long been explored and imagined by science fiction writers. In his intriguing new study, Stephen R.L.Clark argues that the genre of science fiction writing allows investigation of philosophical questions about immortality without the constraints of academic philosophy. He reveals how fantasy accounts of issues such as resurrection, disembodied survival,... Read more
Introduction 1 The end of summer 2 The age of the pussyfoot 3 Neuromancer 4 The empire of fear 5 Sailing to Byzantium 6 The philosopher’s stone 7 Bridge of ashes 8 To your scattered bodies go 9 Superluminal 10 A fish dinner in Memison 11 Childhood’s end 12 The big time 13 The triumph of time
Biography
Clark, Stephen R L
'Every chapter in this study raises thought-provoking points about our desire for immortality and by using an impressively broad range of examples from science fiction shows the responsiveness of that genre to serious attention. Indeed How to Live Forever makes an excellent guide to the theme of immortality in the genre.' - Literature and Theology
