The Elements of Science Fiction in Asimov's Foundation The Elements of Science Fiction in Asimov's Foundation [This essay explores those characteristics of the novel Foundation, which are peculiar to the genre of Science Fiction.] The most fundamental and obvious element of Science Fiction is its dependence on imagined technological advancements. The SF writer exploits the gap between scientific theory and practice to create a world, or at least circumstances, very different from our own reality
his book, Gay presents a strong defense against misunderstandings of psychoanalytic theory. He is developing his discussion on a principle he had discussed in Art and Act. Peter Gay, being a professional on Freud, is attacking the critics of psychohistory, and even more in depth the psychoanalytic historian. The main point of the text is to emphasize to its critics that psychoanalysis can help historians not only learn what happened in history, but why events happened. "Psychoanalysis...is not
PART I"Social science fiction?"Science fiction is a term familiar to many people. This is especially true due to the tremendous influence of television. But the term "social science fiction," although not heard too often, is a term is descriptive of most of today's science fiction literature."But what does it mean?"Social science fiction is the term given to literature "which is concerned with the impact of scientific advance upon human beings."(1) It is to be set apart from the adventure or "gadget"
Technology, Belief Systems and the Individual in Dune and Foundation Technology and belief have a great deal to do in making a good science fiction novel. Frank Herbert's Dune and Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series give excellent examples of this. Belief systems are defined as religious beliefs in a society. Technology is defined as the level of science achieved in a society. These two factors play separate roles in a society. Yet, at times, they fall into the same categories like in the book
People have debated about free will and fate for thousands of years. Alexander the Great once said, "Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all." Roman poet Virgil took an opposite view stating, "Wherever the fates lead us let us follow." One would expect a great author of science fiction, a genre filled with futuristic happenings based on reason and logic, to take a stand on this issue as well. Isaac Asimov shows through his short stories "Nightfall," "Reason," and "The Evitable Conflict
their parents and the abuse they had suffered at their hands (Elkins, 2013, p. 149). This concept along with her break from conventional F... ... middle of paper ... ... References Demause, L. (2011). Alice Miller Dies at 87. Journal of Psychohistory, 289. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete. Elkins, K. (2013). Biblical Studies and Childhood Studies: A Fertile, Inerdisciplinary Space for Feminists. Journal Of Feminist Studies In Religion, 29(2), 146-153. doi:10.2979/jfemistudreli
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identified Grendel’s mother as an archetypal Anima image; I wish to extend the scope of the reading by suggesting that the dragon, too, represents an archetype: the archetype of the Self. John Miles Foley, in his landmark 1977 essay “Beowulf and the Psychohistory of Anglo-Saxon Culture,” first suggested that the progression of battles between man and monster in Beowulf symbolically recalls the primal myth, the “monomyth,” which recounts both the process of individual psychological growth and the development
Story/Question: The “Afflicted Girls” of the Salem Witch Trials. Gender School: The hysteria of the witchcraft episode in Salem, Massachusetts developed over two years during the late 1690’s. One of the primary causes that contributed to the deaths of one hundred and twenty-six people, were the young village girls called the “afflicted”, who accused the women of the village of witchcraft. The majority of the accused and accusers were females while the males of the village held the important
The Role of Historians Professional historians spend their lives pursuing the meaning of the past for the present." Everything that exists in today's world has some origin coming from the past. Everything that exists today and seems to be unique of its time has some basis from the past. It is a known fact that history has a tendency of repeating itself, and so to prepare us for the future we need to understand the past. History can give a person an answer to almost everything that is going on in
Libby Brasel Mrs. Mercer Hon. Fresh. Lit. & Comp. Day Month Year Electoral College Should be Abolished The Electoral College has wreaked havoc on the popular vote for the election of the president for hundreds of years. Many argue that it is beneficial and should be kept because it was written into the Constitution in 1787, almost 250 years ago. Although the Electoral College has been used to elect the president for many, many years and represents the minority in the voting process, it should no
Troup 3) The empiricists seek to find universal historical truths through objective research and sticking to the facts. The next group of historical thinkers is the psychohistorians. Sigmund Freud was the pioneer of psychoanalytic theory and psychohistory interprets history through psychoanalysis. Psychoanalytic theory helps explain the players in history through their behavior and how they operate psychologically. Psychoanalytic theory was... ... middle of paper ... ...ngs throughout different
Throughout history man has always had a vivid imagination. In prehistoric times, old man used to write stories, tales and such upon their cave dwelling walls. These were performed through the use of symbols. These symbols, called hieroglyphics, portrayed the thoughts and creativity of their authors. Boszhardt once said while talking about the cave pictures in Wisconsin, "When I first visited the cave, I was skeptical about the possible art that Daniel had written to me about, But once my flashlight
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Analysis of 1984 Imagine a world where everything you do is monitored by the government, and even a single thought against it could get you arrested. George Orwell’s 1984 follows Winston Smith during his rebellion against the Party, his interrogation, torture, and subsequent reconditioning. 1984 is a fascinating novel because of its use of symbols, themes, and use of filters. Orwell’s 1984 has many symbols strewn throughout the story. One of the symbols is the telescreen. The telescreen is used as
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