Walden Two
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1948
320
Novel • Fiction
1940s
1948
Adult
18+ years
In B. F. Skinner's utopian science fiction novel, Walden Two, two war veterans, Steve and Rogers, along with Professor Burris, visit a self-sustaining communal society named Walden Two, created by Frazier. The guests observe the community's functioning, including shared resources, labor credits, communal child-rearing, and efforts to minimize societal inequalities, while debating its ethical implications and the extent of control exercised by Frazier. The novel contains discussions about adult themes including early sexual experimentation.
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B. F. Skinner's Walden Two is celebrated for its thought-provoking exploration of behavioral psychology in a utopian context. Positive feedback highlights its innovative ideas and compelling vision of scientific societal design. However, some criticize its lack of character depth and overly idealistic premises. Overall, it remains a significant, if contentious, work in dystopian literature.
A reader who would enjoy Walden Two by B. F. Skinner likely has a keen interest in psychology, behavioral science, and utopian societies. This reader might also appreciate similar works like Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and George Orwell's 1984, as they explore themes of societal structure and human behavior.
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320
Novel • Fiction
1940s
1948
Adult
18+ years
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