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Old 04-29-2008, 06:54 PM   #3
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Re: Comparing Science Fiction, Science Fantasy, and Fantasy

I think science fiction and science fantasy both approach a lot of the same issues, but they do so with different frameworks.

A science fiction "universe" tends to be based more in accepted scientific theory, so that the issues it explores can be dealt with through a filter of what really could happen. In science fantasy, the reins on reality are loosened a lot more, setting aside conventional scientific wisdom to allow for more farflung ideas.

That's not to say you can't have interesting science fantasy elements cropping up in good science fiction - Peter F. Hamilton's books are a good example.
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