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by Nicholas Anderson (Contribution by), Timothy McCranor (Editor), Lee Trepanier (Editor)
Sometimes called the "literature of ideas," science fiction is a natural medium for normative political philosophy. Science fiction's focus on technology, space and time travel, non-human lifeforms, and parallel universes cannot help but invoke the perennial questions of political life, including the nature of a just social order and who should rule; freedom, free will, and autonomy; and the advantages and disadvantages of progress. Rather than offering a reading of a work inspired by a particular thinker or tradition, each chapter presents a careful reading of a classic or contemporary work in the genre (a novel, short story, film, or television series) to illustrate and explore the themes and concepts of political philosophy.
Author Biography
Steven Michels is associate provost and professor of political science at Sacred Heart University.
Timothy McCranor is doctoral student in the Political Science Department at Boston College.
