The Philosophy Behind Frankenstein
'It's alive!' Frankenstein, science and philosophy in the Romantic period
27092008
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is more than just the story of a man bolting together his own creature from bits of pre-loved human beings; it's a serious examination of the science and philosophy of its day. This week, we look at the ideas behind the book and how a new enthusiasm for electricity and the spirit world animated the young author's work.
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