num_pages: 188
description: The citizens of the planet Lithia are some of the most ethical sentient beings Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez has ever encountered. True, they have no literature, no fine arts, and don't understand the concept of recreation, but neither do they understand the concepts of greed, envy, lust, or any of the sins and vices that plague humankind. Their world seems darned near perfect. And that is just what disturbs the good Father."A provocative, serious, commendable work." - Galaxy Science Fiction"Resonates with a note of its own... it is complete and perfect." - Damon Knight
language: English
title: A Case of Conscience
titlecomplete: A Case of Conscience (After Such Knowledge, #4)
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Religion, Speculative Fiction, Philosophy, Aliens, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Hugo Awards, Fantasy
ratings_count: 6306
series: After Such Knowledge
awards: awardedAt: -347126400000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: British Science Fiction Association Award
category: Best Novel of 1958
publisher: Ballantine Books