Statements (190)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
None.
not adapted into film |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:None
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:None
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Janov_Pelorat
gptkb:Bliss gptkb:The_Second_Foundation gptkb:The_Mule |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Significant
Golan Trevize's journey Bliss's significance Janov Pelorat's role |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Golan_Trevize
gptkb:Janov_Pelorat gptkb:Bliss gptkb:R._G._Seldon |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Humanity's place in the universe.
Search for the origins of humanity. |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
themes of power
themes of knowledge themes of destiny |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on AI
Influenced science fiction literature inspired discussions on galactic civilizations inspired discussions on psychohistory |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:None
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
Well-received by fans.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
influenced by technological advancements
reflects Cold War era concerns written during the 1980s |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Foundation and Earth
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced later science fiction authors.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Robotics.
Sustainability. Psychology. Education. Quantum mechanics. science fiction genre Astrophysics. Cultural studies. Artificial intelligence. Environmental science. Environmental history. Cultural history. Political history. Social history. Regional history. Anthropology. Cultural anthropology. Media studies. Urban sociology. Economics. Philosophy of science. History. Library science. Economic history. Ecology. Sociology. Speculative fiction. Information science. Environmental psychology. Social psychology. Political science. Ethics. Urban studies. Halo. Biotechnology. Astrobiology. Cybernetics. Alternate history. Battlestar Galactica. Communication studies. Cosmology. Cultural geography. Cultural psychology. Cultural sociology. Cyberpunk. Dune. Dystopian fiction. Economic anthropology. Economic geography. Economic psychology. Economic sociology. Environmental anthropology. Environmental geography. Environmental sociology. Genetics. Geography. Global anthropology. Global geography. Global history. Global psychology. Global sociology. Global studies. Hard science fiction. Historical anthropology. Historical geography. Historical history. Historical psychology. Historical sociology. Linguistics. Mass Effect. Political anthropology. Political geography. Political psychology. Political sociology. Post-apocalyptic fiction. Regional anthropology. Regional geography. Regional psychology. Regional sociology. Regional studies. Relativity. Rural anthropology. Rural geography. Rural history. Rural psychology. Rural sociology. Rural studies. Social anthropology. Social geography. Social sociology. Soft science fiction. Space opera. Star Trek. Star Wars. The Expanse. Time travel fiction. Transnational anthropology. Transnational geography. Transnational history. Transnational psychology. Transnational sociology. Transnational studies. Urban anthropology. Urban geography. Urban history. Urban psychology. Utopian fiction. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:sociology
gptkb:philosophy gptkb:psychology history |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:historical_events
scientific theories Asimov's earlier works Inspired by earlier works of Asimov. |
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
Positive reviews
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| gptkbp:isbn |
0-385-19466-4
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
exploration of complex themes
contribution to science fiction part of Asimov's legacy |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Golan_Trevize
|
| gptkbp:motif |
The search for identity.
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
416 |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
nature of humanity
role of technology Utilitarianism. Free will. Determinism. future of civilization |
| gptkbp:plot |
Exploration of the galaxy to find Earth.
exploration of Earth discovery of the fate of humanity search for the planet Earth |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Foundation's_Edge
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Doubleday
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
science fiction fans
general readers Asimov enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Foundation
gptkb:Empire_series gptkb:Robot_series |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Foundation
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Galactic_Empire
Future galaxy. |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:None
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
The Foundation as a symbol of knowledge.
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| gptkbp:theme |
search for humanity's origins
search for Earth |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Isaac_Asimov
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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