Science Fiction and Philosophy; you gotta love it

The ties between Philosophy and Science fiction.

This was the topic discussed at the Cal State Fullerton's annual philosophy Fullerton.

Each guest speaker presented an essay based on a philosophical theme that has been explored in the science fiction genre. After each speaker finished, a philosophy student presented an essay in argument to the speaker's position. The speakers were allowed to defend their argument then field questions from the audience.

Apparently they added little sci-fi touches to the scenario, from a license plate that said "USS Enterprise" to using a bit of alien lingo from Star Trek episodes.

I should send this link to my brother who is a philosophy student. Might I note also an ardent foreign arty film fan. The kind where you poke your eyes out after a three hour movie.

Of course, instead of noting the delightful links between schools of philosophy and concepts of sci-fi, he would probably complain that it's only talking about Hollywood movies.


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