On The Scientific Concept Of Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, which describes a story about the relation between “creator” and the “creation”, has rethought the science and technology from the perspective of human's survival and development, and thus created the genre style of science fiction. The detailed studying of the novel text and in-depth analysis of the unique value of science contains in the novel not only promotes the research of science fiction, but also provide important reference for the development of today's science and technology.The Frankenstein's image in the novel has broad and profound influence, which is importantly owing to his focus on the dual nature of science. In the novel, it can be seen that the science has great power, which can not only create but also destroy; and people can also see the doubt Mary holds for science ethics, as is known to Frankenstein,once the science has been misused,it could go against the life theory and ecological ethics and then destroy the harmony and security between human and nature; Mary has expressed concern about the alienation of science very early in the novel, and that the alienation of science and technology or its products will be the threat of human, which will led to the alienation of people and have devastating consequences to humanity eventually.Mary Shelley was able to express such a view of science beyond the era 200 years ago, both have a close relationship with the social and political,economic, scientific and religious situation in Britain,but also with the later literary trends,namely anti-Enlightenment rationality Literary Trend and anti-scientific thoughts closely Romanticism, but also with Mary Shelley's ideas closely related to the individual's unique life experiences,family environment and peer groups. Sort out these relationships, let's look at the root causes of their unique view of science era,ideological and psychological.Frankenstein pay attention to science,shaping the image of scientists, deductive science stories, to explore the value and concept of Science deeply, in today's perspective, it still deserves our recognition and to learn, but there are some limitations. First, it's wonderful story, distinct characters defined science fiction text,inspired creative passion of the generations of science fiction author, haping the readers of science fiction aesthetic look, greatly promoted the development of science fiction. Its value, to reflect technological rationality of science and technology,encourage people to not only focusing on technology can bring benefits, but also to remind people to guard against the negative impact of science and technology, and thus more objective, rational approach to science, the development of science. On the other hand, it worries about science and technology will inevitably be enlarged too,which to some extent may affect the normal and necessary scientific and technological development,which is particularly worthy of Science and Technology issued after country and the nation's attention.