Literature and Science Since Huxley

An evaluation of Aldous Huxley's Literature and Science (1963) is presented here in the context of the 'two-cultures' debate with emphasis on Huxley's distinction between literature and science on the basis of their function, psychology, and language. Huxley's challenge to writers in a scientific age to work out appropriate private responses to important public aspects of modern science is considered next. A review of critical contributions since Huxley in the area of literature and science follows, including work on epistemology, education academic and professional specialization and the public understanding of science. Full bibliographical references and other details are provided in notes.Recent creative work in the field is examined critically, including fiction, science narratives, new-journalistic encounters with technology, science fiction both realistic and speculative, and poetry and essay exploring new view of nature and their social corollaries. Brief remarks on trends and possibilities...