Philosophical Fiction

Thief of Time

In 'Thief of Time,' Terry Pratchett explores the manipulation of time and its consequences on the universe, blending humor and thought-provoking ideas.

Terry Pratchett
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Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a philosophical novel exploring the role of the mind in man's existence through a dystopian struggle between individualism and socialism.

Ayn Rand
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Stranger in a Strange Land

'Stranger in a Strange Land' by Robert A. Heinlein is a groundbreaking sci-fi novel about a human raised on Mars who struggles to understand Earth society, while offering profound insights into human nature and spirituality.

Robert A. Heinlein
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' explores the blurred lines between humans and androids, questioning what it means to be truly human.

Philip K. Dick
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The Three-Body Problem

The Three-Body Problem intertwines humanity's struggles during the Cultural Revolution with an impending alien invasion, exploring themes of morality, choice, and existential risk.

Liu Cixin, Ken Liu (Translator), Cixin Liu
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Blindsight

Blindsight by Peter Watts explores humanity's encounter with alien intelligence through a crew of genetically modified astronauts sent to investigate a mysterious signal from a distant comet, raising profound questions about consciousness and communication.

Peter Watts
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The Measure

Eight people face life-altering choices when mysterious boxes reveal the exact number of years they have left to live in Nikki Erlick's thought-provoking novel, 'The Measure.'

Nikki Erlick
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Anthem

Ayn Rand's 'Anthem' is a dystopian novel that explores the triumph of individualism over collectivism through the journey of one man's rebellion against a totalitarian society.

Ayn Rand
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