Dehumanizing the Mind: Dystopia Vs Utopia in Modern Fiction. A Case Study Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World

Abstract

The concept of dehumanization is a basis of inquiry for the literary academia. Outstandingly, technological dehumanization suggests a non emotional approach to life that lacks the essence of human being nature. The concern of dehumanization through technological and scientific advancement is the salient theme in many dystopian works. Assuredly, writers adhere to address the problem in order to warn people of the dangers that technology may pose in the real world. In this respect, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is an evident illustration to the issue of mechanizing human beings. Notably, his novel is regarded as an adumbration of contemporary trends of technocratic dehumanization. The present study seeks to delve into the question of how new technologies can affect individuals’ freedom and creativity. The theme of our dissertation entails us to adopt a variety of theoretical areas that elucidate its historical and ideological understanding. By thoroughly scrutinizing the utopian and dystopian exposures in the novel, the analysis succinctly examines the mechanizing aspects within a dystopian context. The ultimate aim is to thoughtfully anatomize the illusive vision of a scientific utopian world. Key words: Dehumanization, Dystopia, Utopia, Brave New World, Totalitarianism, Brave New World, Freedom, Technology, Science.