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Is Data Human? - by Richard Hanley & Rick Hanley (Paperback)

Name: Is Data Human? - by Richard Hanley & Rick Hanley (Paperback)
Brand: Basic Books
SKU: 1006089882
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Professor Richard Hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors today--how to entice students into the classroom.
About the Author: Richard Hanley is an assistant professor of philosophy at Central Michigan University.
272 Pages
Performing Arts, Television

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"Professor Richard Hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors today--how to entice students into the classroom. Based upon his own successful course, Is Data Human presents a thorou"

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Professor Richard Hanley faced the dilemma plaguing so many philosophy professors today--how to entice students into the classroom. Based upon his own successful course, Is Data Human presents a thoroughly unique and enjoyable way of introducing students to the basic concepts of philosophy as seen through the lens of Star Trek. From the nature of a person, of minds, and of consciousness, to ethics and morality, to the nature and extent of knowledge and free will, Hanley brings a fresh perspective to the contemporary debates concerning humankind's place in the world.Dare to boldly go where no philosophy professor has gone before--a classroom packed with eager and enthusiastic students.

About the Author

Richard Hanley is an assistant professor of philosophy at Central Michigan University. He has taught various Star Trek courses, including "A Star Trek Introduction to Philosophy" and "Philosophy of the Mind" using Star Trek episodes as examples.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.62 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .79 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Performing Arts

Sub-Genre: Television

Publisher: Basic Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Richard Hanley & Rick Hanley

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 1998

TCIN: 1006089882

UPC: 9780465045488

Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-2070

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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