The humanism of Doctor Who : a critical study in science fiction and philosophy / David Layton.
The humanism of Doctor Who : a critical study in science fiction and philosophy / David Layton.
The humanism of Doctor Who : a critical study in science fiction and philosophy / David Layton.
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Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
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N791.45615/6
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English
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Physical content
vii, 355 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Preface -- Why Doctor Who? -- What is humanism? -- Existence -- Knowledge -- Archetypes and mythology -- Religion -- Science -- Good and evil -- Ethics -- Politics -- Justice.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2012.
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Summary
"From 1963 to 1989, the BBC television program Doctor Who followed a time-traveling human-like alien called "The Doctor" as he sought to help people, save civilizations and right wrongs. Though created as a family program, the series has dramatized serious themes in philosophy, science, religion, and politics"--Provided by publisher.
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The humanism of Doctor Who : a critical study in science fiction and philosophy / David Layton.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2012.
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N791.45615/6
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74Vvg6VEQLwy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vvg6VEQLwy
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ISBN
0786466731 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786466733 (softcover : alk. paper)
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791.45615
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991012208949702626
