Summa technologiae Found in Translation

Mariusz M. Leś

Wydział Filologiczny, Uniwersytet w Białymstoku


Abstract

The article evaluates the reception of the futurological work by Stanisław Lem – Summa technologiae. It points to the discrepancy between Lem’s expectations and the reception of his work by western philosophy of science and technology. Further, the text recognizes the fact that Lem’s work belongs to the legacy of Solaris.

Keywords:

future studies, futurology, science fiction, Stanisław Lem


Published
2015-06-30



Mariusz M. Leś 
Wydział Filologiczny, Uniwersytet w Białymstoku



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