The Political Theory of Dystopian Literature
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Dr. Warren Edminster
Presentation Format
Event
Abstract/Description
Through the dystopian works of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell the ideas of political theorists will be explored. Looking to historical regimes similar to those created by the authors and technologies that are present in society today, the dangers of a seemingly utopian society will be examined and analyzed. Through this analysis, it will become clear that political theorists have correctly put forward theories that hold true in practice.
Location
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Affiliations
Honors Thesis
The Political Theory of Dystopian Literature
Barkley Room, Curris Center
Through the dystopian works of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell the ideas of political theorists will be explored. Looking to historical regimes similar to those created by the authors and technologies that are present in society today, the dangers of a seemingly utopian society will be examined and analyzed. Through this analysis, it will become clear that political theorists have correctly put forward theories that hold true in practice.