Star Trek/Philosophy

Watch Star Trek: The Next Generation’s episode “The Measure of a Man” (season 2, episode 9). Write a 3 to 4 page essay answering the following: If the events of the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “The Measure of a Man” actually took place, would you judge Data to be a person? Would destroying him/it be murder? Do NOT just analyze the arguments made in the show. Consider and respond to all the material we’ve covered in units 12 and 13 as you prepare your answer. How would authors like Descartes, Plumwood, Taylor respond to your answer. Make sure the question is thoroughly answered and shows careful understanding of the various authors in these last two units. It should appropriate cite the various sources we’ve used.
All Sources are listed for you, the only thing that I do not have is the star trek episode.
Additional link if more context is needed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaFZTAOb7IE


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