Theos-Talk Archives (August 2001 Message tt00285)

Hi Eldon,

I agree, the Dune books are great. 

As for "We should use the medium of novels more". I think
"we" (as in people who ponder about the subjects we ponder)
do that. There is a lot of science fiction out there that
incorporates ideas that we would call theosophy. Whether
the authors call it theosophy, is hardly relevant. Not only
Frank Herbert falls into this category, but so do Marion
Zimmer Bradly and Azimov, as far as I'm concerned. 

But "we theosophists" tend to limit the theosophical
movement to people who are actually members of a
theosophical organization. 

Such fools "we" are. (sorry, this is a hobby-horse of
mine). 

Katinka
> From: Eldon B Tucker <eldon@theosophy.com>
Katinka wrote:
> >This last story was also used by Frank Herbert in one of
> >his Dune-books.
Eldon wrote: 
> I've recently read the Dune series of books, and find
> that there's a lot of psychology, philosophy, political
> theory, Eastern Religion, metaphysics, and other deep
> things to ponder. Much has been hidden behind the veil
> of a science fiction setting. In the guise of story-
> telling, the books lead the reader to consider some
> important points. I'd recommend reading the books. Even
> though they come under entertainment, they've got
> something extra to offer, and are a much better use of
> relaxation time than things like watching television.
> 
> It's just too bad we don't better explore this means
> of promoting some of the better ideas found in
> Theosophy to the general public. Storytelling is an
> ancient art, and could be put to good use. Not everything
> that we write has to be a compilation of quotes or a
> philosophical dissertation.


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