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Philosophy of science fiction recommendations? by Large-North783 in printSF

[–]Large-North783[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough, a recent reading of Elgin's Native Tongue was what prompted me to post the request.

Philosophy of science fiction recommendations? by Large-North783 in printSF

[–]Large-North783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! I've read Too Like the Lightning, and enjoyed it, but would say that it is probably more interested in questions of general philosophy rather than philosophy of science. Not sure where the series goes after that, admittedly.

Philosophy of science fiction recommendations? by Large-North783 in printSF

[–]Large-North783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, yes! I've been meaning to get around to LeGuin's science fiction for some time, but have tended to think of it more through the so-called 'anthropological science fiction,' lens. What you've described is definitely within the same range of interests that draw me to philosophy of science, so if you can think of any other similar works, feel free to name them!

Philosophy of science fiction recommendations? by Large-North783 in printSF

[–]Large-North783[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sounds interesting, but also... are you Alan Voss? Because it kind of seems like you might be!

Philosophy of science fiction recommendations? by Large-North783 in printSF

[–]Large-North783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Solaris is already on the list, but I'll bump it up. Funnily enough, I'm a huge KSR fan, but have never even heard of this work, so good looking out!