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Ghosts, sci-fi and fictional philosophy. A conversation with Carrie Myshkin
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- Oct 28, 2024
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Summary
What would happen if the doors of perception were cleansed, to recall William Blake's phrase? Can science-fiction help us re-imagine the world in which we live? Might strange experiences play a part in enlightening us? Mark Vernon talks with Carrie Myshkin about ghost stories, sci-fi and alternative ways of doing philosophy. They range from the work of Philip K Dick to Neoplatonism. Carrie has a BA in Creative Writing and Philosophy, and an MA in English Literature, focusing on space and ti...