The ethics of star trek barad, judith, robertson, ed on. Star trek is renowned for discussing ethical subjects more profoundly and its main characters for acting with more deliberation and less preconception than in most other tv shows. She is the author of several scholarly articles as well as two books. The wrath of kant, jason eberl and kevin decker make it clear that from the very idea of the federation to the foggy ethics of the prime directive, its. Deep space nine was the exact opposite, setting the series on a space station that watches over a stable wormhole. In sum, the ethics of star trek is an enthralling, engaging, entertaining, enlightening book which takes both philosophy and star trek seriously. Because of that unification of power, and technology accidentally left behind by mccoy, the iotians.
Your book, the ethics of star trek, is a wonderful text, because, while delving into the complex teachings of many philosophers socrates, plato, kierkegaard, nietzsche, etc. Moore directed by chip chalmers season 5, episode 16 production episode 40275. Star trek sets stage for engineering ethics course penn. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the starfleet crew of the federation starship enterprised. Medical ethics through the star trek lens changesurfer. The ethics of star trek by judith barad and ed robertson. The ethics of star trek covers the basics of all these philosophers, and more, and then applies them to star trek.
Ed robertson a professor of philosophy examines the ethical issues of the twentyfourthcentury universe depicted in the star trek movies and television shows as seen through the eyes of the worlds great. Ethics, a philosophical book written by baruch spinoza. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. For viewers with vulcan hearing, hugh mentions the technology the borg assimilated came from the sikarians, a species first encountered.
Leonard nimoy, the actor who played spock in the original star trek television series, has a controversial new book called shekhina, a photographic exploration of the presence of god. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. As cultcross mentioned on the first page of this thread, the tardigrade story more closely matches the story of the exocomps in tng. Buy a cheap copy of the ethics of star trek book by ed robertson. The perfect book for dedicated trekkers or anyone looking for an approachable introduction to the teachings of the worlds preeminent thinkers, the ethics of star trek takes the matter of ethics and makes it practical, understandable and fun. At first glance, this blend of philosophical ethics and star trek may look like an outlandish trekkie fantasy. Drawing on episodes from all four star trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in relation to the theories of the worlds great. Although star trek has traditionally dismissed tiein content as noncanon, star trek. Books similar to the ethics of star trek goodreads.
Dec, 2002 leonard nimoy, the actor who played spock in the original star trek television series, has a controversial new book called shekhina, a photographic exploration of the presence of god. Everything seemed to be bisected into a comic book morality of good vs. While there is definitely a strong knowledge of st, of all the series minus anything after vgr the episodes discussed may not cover the broad array of story and thematic richness that some fans may be looking for. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has evolved over the years to address societys changing values. Students in the course watch an episode every other week, which coincides with the courses required reading of the ethics of. A practical guide to who, what, where, and why, written by terry j. Star trek quotes on law, ethics, and philosophy home. Mar 22, 2020 not long after, the engineering professor developed the firstyear seminar course, the ethics of star trek. A great read for star trek fans, although i think the st and philosophy book was better. Well, as the title, the ethics of star trek, would suggest, for one thing theyre highly ethical. Star trek sets stage for engineering ethics course. For trekkies everywhere, a fascinating look at the philosophy of star trek, from kirk and spock to.
Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. The ethics of star trek book written by judith barad and ed robertson new york. The ultimate star trek and philosophy the blackwell philosophy. Project muse medical ethics through the star trek lens. This was put together for an undergraduate class on research ethics. Ethics of star trek by judith barad and ed robertson 2001. The ethics of star trek by judith barad, ed robertson, paperback. This is a great book for those of us with some knowledge of philosophers like aristotle, plato, immanuel kant, jeremy bentham, john stuart mill, and jeanpaul sartre, but who could perhaps use a. By victor grech star trek is a popular cultural phenomenon and each series reinvents cast and plot, providing a unique backdrop with which to study the evolution of philosophy as a curricular subject.
Picard, hugh reveals a spatial trajector on the borg cube that allows picard and soji to narrowly escape. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. For this century and beyond, the ethics of star trek is an intriguing look at a brilliantly imaginedworld and what it can teach us about how to live. Ethics is the 116th episode of the american science fiction television series star trek. In other words, this book is for the serious or casual star trek fan who loves the show first and foremost because it embodies the ideals of its creator, gene roddenberry. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Well, as the title, the ethics of star trek, would suggest, for. Star trek stories as moral fables exemplifying a philosphy. The ethics of star trek by judith barad, ed robertson. Tos episode a piece of the action kirk unified the iotians, a people who have modeled themselves after twentieth century american gangsters, into a one world government. A captain and their crew sail through space, looking for new civilizations. Ethics, a book of ethical theory by tetsuro watsuji ethics star trek. Drawing on episodes from all four star trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in relation to the theories of the worlds great philosophers. The tardigrade as being seen as monstrous was a minor plot point that quickly became irrelevant. Aug 16, 2007 the ethics of star trek, by judith barad, ph. Readers will come away from this text with a deeper understanding of classical and western philosophy, as well as a deeper appreciation of how the messages of trek remain relevant today. Within the star trek universe, the prime directive is a crucial regulation that is binding on starfleet personnel. Discovery writer kirsten beyer an accomplished in her own right took a different approach. The ultimate star trek and philosophy wiley online books.
Goodreads members who liked the ethics of star trek also liked. Mar 02, 2015 cnn around 2002, i was browsing in a used book store in pittsburgh, and there it was. Judith barad uses characters and plots from all four of the star trek television series to examine the ethical dilemmas of the 24th century from the perspectives of the great philosophers of the past. Ken marsalek is confronted by a bunch of socratic starship captains in the ethics of star trek.
The ethics of star trek covers some of the same ground but sticks to a narrow band of thinkers and ideas. Aug 20, 2015 within the star trek universe, the prime directive is a crucial regulation that is binding on starfleet personnel. For someone who knows too much about star trek and almost nothing about ethics, this was an excellent book to use as an introduction to ethics. Using episodes from the four star trek tv series, they travel through various universes of ethical theory. This paper identifies philosophical concepts explored through the various series and movies set in the star trek universe, which are deontological and invoke aristotle, socrates, plato, kant. Harpercollins 2000 this isnt the first book to contemplate the philosophy, and philosophical implications, of star trek a short but helpful bibliography at the back points to a few others. The ethics of star trek by judith barad librarything. Students in the course watch an episode every other week, which coincides with the courses required reading of the ethics of star trek, by judith barad and ed robertson. Nicomachean ethics or the ethics, a work by aristotle. Its complex moral dilemmas present a view of the future that holds important truths for us in the present. Not long after, the engineering professor developed the firstyear seminar course, the ethics of star trek. The ethics of star trek book by judith barad, ed robertson. Find books like the ethics of star trek from the worlds largest community of readers. The biology of star trek, the metaphysics of star trek, and star trek on the brain, a book on the neurological and psychological science of the series.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. She personally worked with novelists and comic book writers in order to create a synergy between the different mediums, and as a result the books should really be considered canon. Judith barad uses characters and plots from all four of the star trek television series to illustrate how. Publication date 2000 topics star trek television programs publisher new york. The ultimate star trek and philosophy boldly goes where no book has gone before in. It is sometimes forgotten that the original television series was cancelled in its third year. Reunites the editors of star trek and philosophy with starfleets finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays. Picard season 2 also gets a new showrunner in terry matalas 12 monkeys, who replaces season 1s head writer michael chabon. In fact, it is a fascinating use of popular culture. For viewers with vulcan hearing, hugh mentions the technology the borg assimilated came from the sikarians, a species first encountered in star trek.
By the time this essay appears in print, the book the ethics of star trek will be in bookstores, joining the physics of star trek, life signs. For trekkies everywhere, a fascinating look at the philosop. Cnn around 2002, i was browsing in a used book store in pittsburgh, and there it was. This paper identifies philosophical concepts explored through the various series and movies set in the star trek universe, which are deontological and invoke aristotle, socrates. Dec 01, 2000 a great read for star trek fans, although i think the st and philosophy book was better. By using examples and stories from star trek to illustrate the ideas and concepts of ethics, the authors made it easy for someone like me to finally grasp something that has so far eluded my brain. Questions about good and evil, right and wrong, power and corruption are discussed in language that,is both readable and compelling as the authors show, how the program has. As a cultural phenomenon, star trek seems to have been with us always and forever.
Nov 27, 2001 drawing on episodes from all four star trek generations, this unique book explores the ethics of the series in relation to the theories of the worlds great philosophers. The point being made about the tardigrade is not that such a monstrous creature might actually be sentient and. In the last minutes of an intense episode of star trek. Nov 27, 2001 in sum, the ethics of star trek is an enthralling, engaging, entertaining, enlightening book which takes both philosophy and star trek seriously. Into darkness how can ethics shed light on the moral decisions of the enterprise crew. Ed robertson is an awardwinning authorjournalist with a proven track record in ghostwriting and collaborations. D with ed robertson is by far the most readable and wellargued scholarly work on philosophy and star trek. Medical ethics through the star trek lens request pdf.
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