We omitted Stapledon because his field was philosophy (though he also studied psychology).
I'm thrilled you gave him a shout-out in the comments, though. His novels are phenomenal, and if we ever get around to writing our most influential science fiction authors list, he'll be right at the top. Promise!
These are wonderful ~ can’t wait to read the ones I haven’t heard of. I was thinking Olaf Stapledon would be on the list. Sirius. Maybe next time!
We omitted Stapledon because his field was philosophy (though he also studied psychology).
I'm thrilled you gave him a shout-out in the comments, though. His novels are phenomenal, and if we ever get around to writing our most influential science fiction authors list, he'll be right at the top. Promise!
- Kevin Dickinson
Big Think Books Editor
Yes, I just finished Star Maker and agree he belongs on the list.
In the history of science fiction these 5 books are more than worthy of inclusion in this list.
I was thinking.