Call for Book Chapters: "Space, Philosophy and Ethics"

Vernon Press cordially invites scholars to submit book chapter proposals of the theme of Space, Philosophy and Ethics.

Contributions may be approached interdisciplinarily from the Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Theology, Philosophy, Film, Ethics, Science Fiction and Pop Culture; though this list is not intended to be exhaustive nor restrictive. Some specific ideas for exploration are as follows.

• Space, Money and Ethics
• Who Owns Space?
• Space Ethics in Pop Culture
• The Meaning of Space Exploration
• The Teleos (Purpose) for Space Exploration
• Theology of Space
• Search for Extraterrestrial Life
•  Space Ethics in Film
• Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Use in Space
• Safe Space of Video Games for the Ethical Implications of Space Exploration
• Theological Implications of Extraterrestrial Life
• The Relationship between Physics, Metaphysics and Ethics

For space science people, this book is a platform to discuss the subconscious philosophical and ethical implications of their research that have been in the back
of their minds while researching. For philosophers and non-specialists, it is an opportunity to learn together and struggle to find solutions for the philosophical and ethical quandaries that space science, exploration and technology present to humanity. For those who feel uncomfortable writing outside their normal science discourse, editorial assistance will be provided. Inversely, for those outside the science community, scientific and technological assistance will be provided.
There is a corresponding conference being held 13th -14th October 2023 at Concordia University of Edmonton. Information may be found at https://sites.google.com/concordia.ab.ca/spaceconference/home?pli=1.

Submissions:

Scholars need not present at the conference to have their chapter considered for the book. For Guidelines and Submissions email the editor Dr Bill Anderson (bill.anderson@concordia.ab.ca). Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2024.