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ANTHROPOCENTRISM IN 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY AND THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM.

Authors :
Siqi Zhao
Qinglong Peng
Source :
Comparative Literature Studies. 2020, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p454-463. 10p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

While both are internationally acclaimed science fiction writers with remarkable attainments, Liu Cixin says that Arthur C. Clarke has been an important influence in his work. Their thematic concerns are similar, as they both represent the awe of indeterminacy in a vast universe, but they differ in their exploration of possibilities that expose the parochiality of anthropocentrism. Clarke's, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Liu's, The Three-Body Problem, describe scenarios where humans confront an alien civilization. This article presents a literary interpretation of these powerful alien images and their relationship with humans, which reveal the authors' ideas about anthropocentrism in the age of technology, a leading force shaping society. By contextualizing their respective cultures, we hope to impress readers with Clarke and Liu's craftsmanship in science fiction writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00104132
Volume :
57
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Comparative Literature Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147765647
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5325/complitstudies.57.3.0454