Kant argued that concepts of the mind structure experience, that reason is the source of morality. So for those who don't know, Kant was an 18th century German philosopher whose works are often considered the cornerstone of modern philosophy. They begin to despise each other and then learn that they may not actually be alone. Over the months they debate Kant, reality and the possibility of an empty Universe. Charles Gardner is practical, easy-going, friendly even, while Roy Curtius is surly, secretive and obsessed with reading the works of the philosopher Kant. It begins on an Antarctic research base that is manned by two scientists. This time he's turned his attention to the Fermi Paradox, told through the workings of Kant along with that classic tale by John Carpenter - The Thing, and a host of other ideas. His work overflows with ideas and at the same time he seems to delight in using different structures, to experiment in forming his narrative. I've said a number of times now that Adam Roberts is a gifted author and this is increasingly evident with each new book he writes.
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