Description
Explore the thought-provoking realms of ethics, science, and philosophy with 'Jurassic Park and Philosophy'. This captivating trade paperback, brand new and published by Open Court in 2014, invites you to delve into the complex questions raised by the beloved Jurassic Park franchise. With 21 distinguished philosophers at the helm, this insightful book examines the implications of reviving extinct species, such as dinosaurs, and pushes you to ponder the ethical dilemmas we face when playing God. Are the benefits of genetic resurrection worth the risks? In what ways do ambition, financial interests, and the desire for knowledge shape our decisions about cloning and modifying nature? Discover how these pressing inquiries relate not only to dinosaurs but also to the reconstruction of lost philosophies, institutions, and ideologies. Should we view modified life forms as a potential threat to our ecosystem, or can they teach us valuable lessons? The debate around whether to embrace or avoid the unknown is illuminated here. Enrich your understanding of life, ethics, and evolutionary biology through this compelling read, perfect for philosophy enthusiasts and Jurassic Park fans alike. Delivering free shipping, you can expect your book to arrive within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812698473
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
Twenty-one philosophers investigate the implications of the Jurassic Park franchise for our lives, our values, and our future. Human beings live and thrive by modifying nature, but when do the risks of changing nature outweigh the likely benefits? If it’s true that “Life will find a way,” should we view any modified or newly reconstituted life as a hazard? The new scientific information we could gain by bringing back T. Rex or other dinosaurs is immense, but should we choose to let sleeping dinosaurs lie? And if we do bring them back by reconstituting them from ancient DNA, are they really what they were, or is something missing? How do the different forces — human curiosity, profitability, and philanthropy — interact to determine what actually happens in such cases? What moral standards should be applied to those who try to bring back lost worlds? The idea of bringing back the dead and the powerful is not limited to biological species. It also applies to bringing back old gods, old philosophies, old institutions, and old myths. If revived and once again let loose to walk the Earth, these too may turn out to be more dangerous than we bargained for.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812698473
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
Twenty-one philosophers investigate the implications of the Jurassic Park franchise for our lives, our values, and our future. Human beings live and thrive by modifying nature, but when do the risks of changing nature outweigh the likely benefits? If it’s true that “Life will find a way,” should we view any modified or newly reconstituted life as a hazard? The new scientific information we could gain by bringing back T. Rex or other dinosaurs is immense, but should we choose to let sleeping dinosaurs lie? And if we do bring them back by reconstituting them from ancient DNA, are they really what they were, or is something missing? How do the different forces — human curiosity, profitability, and philanthropy — interact to determine what actually happens in such cases? What moral standards should be applied to those who try to bring back lost worlds? The idea of bringing back the dead and the powerful is not limited to biological species. It also applies to bringing back old gods, old philosophies, old institutions, and old myths. If revived and once again let loose to walk the Earth, these too may turn out to be more dangerous than we bargained for.