Battlestar Galactica: Investigating Flesh, Spirit, and Steel. Roz Kaveney & Jennifer Stoy (Editors) | I.B. Tauris · 2010

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  • John McCullan Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy, specializing in Philosophy of Mind.
10.5281/zenodo.20489690

Abstract

This edited collection, part of I.B. Tauris's "Investigating Cult TV" series, offers a scholarly examination of Ronald D. Moore's reimagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009). The volume brings together contributions from ten academics and critics, along with an interview with writer-producer Jane Espenson, to explore the series' treatment of politics, gender, religion, militarism, sexuality, and the aesthetics of science fiction television. The book's title—Investigating Flesh, Spirit, and Steel—signals its central preoccupations: the embodied humanity (and Cylon-ity) of its characters, the theological and spiritual dimensions of the narrative, and the technological/military apparatus within which the drama unfolds.

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John McCullan, Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy, specializing in Philosophy of Mind.

He is currently pursuing graduate-level studies in Philosophy, with a particular focus on Philosophy of Mind. His academic interests center on the nature of consciousness, cognition, personal identity, intentionality, and the relationship between mind and brain. He is engaged in advanced research exploring contemporary debates at the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. His work aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of mental phenomena and the fundamental questions concerning human thought, experience, and consciousness.

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01.06.2026

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McCullan, J. (2026). Battlestar Galactica: Investigating Flesh, Spirit, and Steel. Roz Kaveney & Jennifer Stoy (Editors) | I.B. Tauris · 2010. Journal of NeuroPhilosophy, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20489690

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): JNφphi, Articles Accepted for Publication, Ahead of Print

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Book Review

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