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How to live forever

Stephen R. L. Clark · 1995 · Novel

Synopsis

Immortality is a subject which has long been explored by science fiction writers. Stephen R.L. Clark examines the ways in which science fiction writers have imagined it, and what these suggest about our present lives and natures. He shows how fantasy accounts of issues such as resurrection, disembodied survival, reincarnation and devices or drugs for preserving life can be used as a resource for philosophical inquiry.

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Tags: History and criticismImmortality in literatureLITERARY CRITICISMLiteratureLiterature, philosophyOnsterfelijkheidPhilosophyScience Fiction & FantasyScience fictionScience fiction, history and criticismneeds-reviewno-clear-speculative-idea

openlibrary_id: OL1944964W

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