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Reality+
Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy
Taschenbuch von David J. Chalmers
Sprache: Englisch

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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.

Über den Autor
David J. Chalmers
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: 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
Maße: 194 x 126 x 29 mm
Von/Mit: David J. Chalmers
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.02.2023
Gewicht: 0,372 kg
Artikel-ID: 121462943
Über den Autor
David J. Chalmers
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: 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
Maße: 194 x 126 x 29 mm
Von/Mit: David J. Chalmers
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.02.2023
Gewicht: 0,372 kg
Artikel-ID: 121462943
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