Theory of mind and science fiction

Author(s)

• Pagan, Nicholas O.

Bibliographic Information

Theory of mind and science fiction

Nicholas O. Pagan

（Palgrave pivot）

Palgrave Macmillan, 2014

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-75) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Theory of Mind and Science Fiction shows how theory of mind provides an exciting 'new' way to think about science fiction and, conversely, how science fiction sheds light not only on theory of mind but also empathy, morality, and the nature of our humanity.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements Introduction. Literature and the Emergence of Theory of Mind 1. Science Fiction and Other Minds 2. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
• or, the Modern Prometheus: Correcting Faulty Mind-reading 3. Stapledon's Star Maker: Cosmic Minds and the Triumph of Theory of Mind 4. E. A. van Vogt's Slan: Intimations of Superior Theory of Mind 5. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep: What Happened to Affective Empathy? Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Details

• NCID: BB21177847
• ISBN:
  • 9781137399113
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Basingstoke
• Pages/Volumes: vii, 79 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 809.38762019
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Philosophy of mind
  • LCSH : Consciousness
  • LCSH : Science fiction -- Psychological aspects
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB1163475X