num_pages: 544
description: Virtual reality is genuine reality; thats 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 theres an external world? Is there a god? What is the nature of reality? Whats 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.
language: English
title: Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy
publisher: W. W. Norton & Company