Theory of Mind and Science Fiction shows how theory of mind provides an exciting 'new' way to think about science fiction and, conversely, how science fiction sheds light not only on theory of mind but also empathy, morality, and the nature of our humanity.

Acknowledgements Introduction. Literature and the Emergence of Theory of Mind 1. Science Fiction and Other Minds 2. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus: Correcting Faulty Mind-reading 3. Stapledon's Star Maker: Cosmic Minds and the Triumph of Theory of Mind 4. E. A. van Vogt's Slan: Intimations of Superior Theory of Mind 5. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep: What Happened to Affective Empathy? Conclusion Bibliography Index

Nicholas O. Pagan is Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Malaya in Malaysia. He has published in journals that include Philological Quarterly, Mosaic, and Foundations of Science. His latest article, 'The Evolution of Literary Theory and of the Literary Mind' appears in Interdisciplinary Literary Studies 15:2 (2013).