The Science Fiction Mythmakers

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

By: Jennifer Simkins, Donald E. Palumbo (Editor), III C. W. Sullivan (Editor)

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Paperback | 13 September 2016

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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.

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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.

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