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Prelude to Foundation

Isaac Asimov
eng. Prelude to Foundation · 1988
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of psychohistory as a science capable of predicting the future of large groups of people.
  • The challenge of predicting human behavior and the impact of random factors.
  • Political intrigue and the struggle for power within the Galactic Empire.
  • The evolution of scientific thought and its influence on society.
  • The personal development and moral dilemmas of the protagonist, Hari Seldon.
  • The interaction between science and politics in the context of preserving civilization.
Prelude to Foundation
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Date of publication: 18 December 2024
Updated: 2 July 2025
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Isaac Asimov
Original title: eng. Prelude to Foundation · 1988
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