Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy
by Jason T. Eberl
2020-11-19 23:35:49
Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy
by Jason T. Eberl
2020-11-19 23:35:49
Whatâs the point of living after your world has been destroyed? This is one of many questions raised by the Sci-Fi Channelâs critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. More than just an action-packed âspace opera,â each epi...
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Whatâs the point of living after your world has been destroyed? This is one of many questions raised by the Sci-Fi Channelâs critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. More than just an action-packed âspace opera,â each episode offers a dramatic character study of the human survivors and their Cylon pursuers as they confront existential, moral, metaphysical, theological, and political crises. This volume addresses some of the key questions to which the Colonials wonât find easy answers, even when they reach Earth: Are Cylons persons? Is Baltarâs scientific worldview superior to Sixâs religious faith? Can Starbuck be free if she has a special destiny? Is it ethical to cut oneâs losses and leave people behind? Is collaboration with the enemy ever the right move? Is humanity a âflawed creationâ? Should we share the Cylon goal of âtranshumanismâ? Is it really a big deal that Starbuckâs a woman?
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