Encountering life in the universe : ethical foundations and social implications of astrobiology / / edited by Chris Impey, Anna H. Spitz, William Stoeger, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910965216903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Tucson, : University of Arizona Press, c2013
• ISBN: 0-8165-9922-X
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (284 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): ImpeyChris; SpitzAnna H. <1954->; StoegerWilliam R
• Disciplina: 576.8/39
• Soggetti: Exobiology - Moral and ethical aspects; Exobiology - Social aspects; Life on other planets - Moral and ethical aspects; Life on other planets - Social aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "This book grew out of the workshop 'Astrobiology: Expanding our Views of Society and Self,' held at the University of Arizona's (UA) Biosphere 2 Institute in May 2008."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Astrobiology, ethics, and philosophy / Bill Stoeger, Chris Impey, and Anna H. Spitz -- Lessons from Earth : towards an ethics of astrobiology / Carol E. Cleland and Elspeth M. Wilson -- Astrobiology and beyond : from science to philosophy and ethics / William R. Stoeger -- Beyond Horatio's philosophy : biological evolution - the "plurality of worlds" concept / Martinez J. Hewlett -- The wonder called cosmic oneness : towards astroethics from Hindu and Buddhist wisdom and worldviews / Nishant Alphonse Irudayadason -- Social and ethical implications of creating artificial cells / Mark A. Bedau and Mark Triant -- Space exploration and searches for extraterrestrial life : decision making and societal issues / Margaret S. Race -- Astrobiology and society : the long view / Christopher P. McKay -- Planetocentric ethics : principles for exploring a solar system that may contain extraterrestrial microbial life / Woodruff T. Sullivan, III -- Contact : who will speak for Earth and should they? / Jill Tarter -- AstroEthics : engaging extraterrestrial ; intelligent life forms / Ted Peters -- A scientifically minded citizenry : the ethical responsibility of all scientists / Erika Offerdahl -- Survival ethics and astrobiology / Neville Woolf.
• Sommario/riassunto: Are we alone in the universe?Are the planets our playground to treat as we will, or do we have a responsibility to other creatures who may inhabit or use them?Do we have a right to dump trash in space or leave vehicles on Mars or the moon? How should we interact with other life forms?.