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Strange Concepts and the Stories They Make Possible

Cognition, Culture, Narrative

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232 pages
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Exploring themes of confused identity and the dynamics of twins, the book delves into the representation of robots, cyborgs, and androids in science fiction. It highlights the influence of nonsense poetry and surrealist art while showcasing the intersection of scientific concepts with literary analysis. The author further examines how cognitive-evolutionary research on essentialism can enhance our understanding of both fiction and the peculiarities of everyday life.

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Strange Concepts and the Stories They Make Possible, Lisa Zunshine

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2008
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