Virtual reality is genuine reality; that's the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of "technophilosophy," David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future.
He argues that virtual worlds are not second-class worlds, and that we can live a meaningful life in virtual reality. We may even be in a virtual world already. Along the way, Chalmers conducts a grand tour of big ideas in philosophy and science.
He uses virtual reality technology to offer a new perspective on long-established philosophical questions. How do we know that there's an external world? Is there a god?
What is the nature of reality? What's the relation between mind and body? How can we lead a good life?
All of these questions are illuminated or transformed by Chalmers' mind-bending analysis. Studded with illustrations that bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a major statement that will shape discussion of philosophy, science, and technology for years to come.
| ISBN: | 9781324050346 |
| Publication date: | 17th February 2023 |
| Author: | David J Chalmers |
| Publisher: | W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 544 pages |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology |
Virtual reality is genuine reality; that's the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of "technophilosophy," David J.
Reality+ features in the following genres: Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology
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Reality+ was written by David J Chalmers and published by W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Reality+ has 544 pages