SF Waxes Philosophical

by Ahmed A. Khan (Editor), Michael Bishop, Ian Shoebridge

A collection of 14 short stories, slightly over half of them original to this volume, whose unifying characteristic is the application of science-fictional techniques to philosophical concerns. Also features explanatory notes which deal with the origins, the history, and/or the implications of the philosophical principles that are explored in the stories.

Michael Diary of a Dead Man
Douglas van The Squirrel That Didn't Bark
Paul Waveform
Sean Different and Again Different
Ren Lords of Light
Matt Liw Osfeo and the Worm
Luke The Saving Power
Ahmed A. The Shores of Id
Ted The God Engine
Marian Categorical Imperative
Ian The Day the World Lost Gravity
Steven Chaos and the Gods
Jetse de The Third Scholar
Casey These Old Bones

Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Ahmed is a Canadian writer whose works have appeared in various venues including Boston Review, Strange Horizons, Interzone, Anotherealm, Riddled With Arrows, Murderous Intent, and other tragically obscure magazines. Some of his stories have been translated into other languages including German, Finnish, Greek, Croatian, Urdu, etc. Links to some of his published works can be found at ahmedakhan.blogspot.ca. He has social media presence at twitter (twitter.com/ahmedakhan) and facebook (www.facebook.com/ahmed.a.khan.140).