Does anyone know any good literature or authors relating to science and it’s relationship with other subjects?
I am doing a project for English in which I must research authors and their literature who have written about science and it’s relation to other subjects (primarily religion).
Does anyone have any ideas on an author or any text that could support this topic?
I already have Walden by Henry David Thoreau, but a few more sources would be excellent.
Thank you!
Well, a good mainstream fiction example of this would be The Da Vinci code and Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Possibly especially Angels and Demons, because the plot is about a guy who is murdered after trying to prove the existence of god through physics.
Good luck.
Try Richard Dawkins also, his books have some of that element in them.
I think that Brave New World by Aldous Huxley has some great commentary on the relationship of science and religion.
Dan Brown is the obivious choice–poor choice though he is. I would recommend Michael Crichton instead, or Ray Bradbury.
I’d suggest The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. It’s very scientific, and draws up questions pertaining to religion and the end of the world, as well as the place and role of humans in the world. I’d also suggest The Da Vinci Code, and I am Legend.
You cold try Ian McEwan Enduring Love (literary enough to be a set text for A level) with its many references to psychology and Darwinism, and sciences opposition to religion. What about HG Wells, “Brave New World” would be another possible oh and Gallileo (there is one play by Brecht and I have a feeling also one by Stoppard) and of course Frankenstein also springs to mind
Frankenstein – the ultimate science versus nature/nurture, genius.