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Jesuits in Science Fiction.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Feist, Richard.
- Series:
- Series in Philosophy Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jesuits--In literature.
- Jesuits.
- Science fiction.
- Philosophy and religion in literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (318 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Wilmington, DE : Vernon Art and Science Inc., 2024.
- Summary:
- This book explores the intersection of Jesuit thought and science fiction, examining themes of reason, revelation, and philosophical inquiry on other worlds. It features contributions from various scholars who analyze the roles of Jesuits in early modern science fiction, their portrayal in works by authors like Philip K. Dick and James Blish, and the theological implications in narratives such as 'Dune' and 'A Canticle for Leibowitz'. The book aims to investigate the influence of Jesuit philosophy and theology on science fiction literature, and it is intended for an audience interested in the confluence of religion, philosophy, and speculative fiction. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9798881900922
- OCLC:
- 1455756514
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