Hello, fellow philosophers and science fiction fans! Volume 9 of the Journal of Science Fiction and Philosophy just launched! Taking a break from the A.I. monomania of these last couple of years, this volume will feature a rich diversity of topics. Tristan Guillaume explores a variety of SF scenarios in which morality is put on hold. Eric […]
Read More Volume 9 Launched!A scholarly conference, followed by a weekend of public events and activities at the Glasshouse, Gateshead
Read More Call for Papers: Star Wars at 50! Durham University, May 2027.A Special Issue of the Journal of Science Fiction and Philosophy
Read More Call for Papers: To Boldly Go!Just published! A new article for Volume 6. “It Might be Dangerous…You Go First”: The Ethics of Research in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Mel Brooks’s Young Frankenstein, by Stephen S. Hanson, Tulane University
Read More New article: the ethics of research in “Young frankenstein,” by stephen S. HansonCall for Papers, Volume 7 (2024) The Last Resort: Peace and Nonviolence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Foundation’s Mayor Hardin’s favorite quote may strike many as hopeful but naïve: for one thing, competent agents are forced to use violence even in the context of Foundation itself; for […]
Read More The Last Resort: Peace and Nonviolence in Science Fiction and FantasyVolume 6 just launched! Hello, fellow philosophers! Volume 6 of the Journal of Science Fiction and Philosophy just launched! This year’s theme is “The promises and perils of Artificial Intelligence.” At launch, Volume 6 includes the following articles: Yearly Theme: The Promises and Perils of A.I.: Disentangling Human Nature from Moral Status: Lessons For and From Philip K. […]
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