Science Fiction Mythmakers

Religion, Science and Philosophy in Wells, Clarke, Dick and Herbert

AvJennifer Simkins,Donald E. Palumbo

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

A literary genre that pervades 21st-century popular culture, science fiction creates mythologies that make statements about humanity's place in the universe and embody an intersection of science, religion and philosophy.This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-09-13
Mått:152 x 229 x 10 mm
Vikt:277 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9781476668093

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Jennifer Simkins is an English teacher in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.

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“Simkins compares four noted science fiction authors and the use of creation and messiah mythologies in their work...heavily annotated with footnotes...sure to be enjoyed”—SFRevu Review; “An exceptionally clear and penetrating study of the historically nuanced relationship between sf and the “discordant philosophies” of science, religion, and social theory.”—Van Ikin, University of Western Australia.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments deleteixPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. Evolution, Morality and Religion in H. G. WellsChapter 2. Materialism and Mystery: Mixed Myths in Arthur C. ClarkeChapter 3. Science Fiction as Truth: Sociology, Philosophy and Theology in Philip K. DickChapter 4. Resisting Tradition: The Messiah Myth and Authentic Dasein in Frank Herbert’s Dune SeriesConclusionChapter NotesWorks CitedIndex