Philosophy of Outer Space

<p>This volume provides a rigorous philosophical investigation of the rationales challenges and promises of the coming Space Age.</p><p>Over the past decade space exploration has made significant and accelerating progress and its potential has attracted growing attention from science states businesses innovators as well as the media and society more generally. Yet philosophical theorizing concerning the premises values meanings and impacts of space exploration is still in its infancy and this potentially immense field of study is far from mainstream yet. This book advances outer space philosophy by integrating key scientific and societal debates sparked by recent developments in space research and activities with conceptual existential ethical aesthetic and political themes and concerns. It maps various regions of philosophical exploration reflection and speculation regarding humanity’s present and future emanations into outer space to promote a broad rich and nuanced societal debate regarding this transformative enterprise which is as stimulating as it can be disorienting.</p><p>This book will be a fascinating read for academics researchers and students interested in philosophy space studies science and technology studies future studies and sustainability.</p>