Rationalist Fiction vs. Rational Fiction

Rationalist fiction is characterized by teaching rationality concepts explicitly, while rational fiction focuses on thought-provoking content that evokes thought alongside or complimentary to emotion. The distinction lies in rationalist fiction's emphasis on portraying characters who embody rationalist values explicitly or implicitly, showcasing behaviors aligned with rationality principles. In contrast, rational fiction constructs worlds that adhere to rationality in a top-down approach, aiming for consistency and rational decision-making without necessarily featuring explicitly rationalist characters.