The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy: The Search for Socrates

William Irwin · Kevin S. Decker

Jul 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Elizabeth Klett and William Sarris

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- Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet's finest experts for thirty-one new, highly logical essays - Features a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) - Introduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by the series, such as the ethics of the Prime Directive, Star Trek's philosophy of peace, Data and Voyager's Doctor as persons, moral relativism and the Federation's quest for liberation, the effect of alternate universes on reality and identity, the Borg as transhumanists, Federation Trekonomics, Star Trek's secular society, and much, much more! - An enterprising and enlightening voyage into deep space that will appeal to hardcore fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike

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Elizabeth Klett is an English literature professor by day and an audiobook narrator by night. A professional audiobook narrator since 2011, she has produced over 170 titles. She trained as an actor at Drew University and holds a doctorate from the University of Illinois.

William Sarris is an accomplished voice actor and narrator. In addition to narrating audiobooks, he has been the voice for radio and TV commercials, e-learning, medical training, online videos, and non-broadcast media. He is based in Connecticut.

William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer.

Kevin S. Decker is a professor of philosophy at Eastern Washington University. He has edited and contributed to several books in the Blackwell Pop Culture and Philosophy series, including The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. He also writes, acts, and produces Men in Charge, a sketch-comedy show on Spokane Public Radio.

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