Simona Bartolotta
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Simona Bartolotta is a scholar whose work bridges literary theory, philosophy of science, and science fiction studies. Her primary research areas include literary cognitivism, the epistemic functions of fiction, and the philosophical dimensions of speculative narratives. She is best known for her innovative concept of “aimless argumentativity,” a paradoxical epistemic activity through which fictional narratives generate knowledge without aiming at direct truth-claims. This framework, developed in her highly cited 2024 article “Thought Experiments, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction: The Example of Isaac Asimov’s Robot Cycle,” has drawn significant attention for its fresh approach to the age-old question of how literature can be a source of knowledge. By analyzing Asimov’s robot stories as thought experiments, Bartolotta demonstrates how science fiction uniquely contributes to philosophical and scientific inquiry. Her work has already garnered over 4 citations in a short time, signaling its growing influence. Bartolotta’s research not only advances debates in literary cognitivism but also offers a powerful tool for understanding the cognitive value of fiction, making her a rising voice in interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.
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