The basic form of my question is: Has literature ever contributed to other forms of human understanding?
I think so, yes. Some of the greatest works of literature have also been brilliant studies in human nature, which may help sociologists and psychologists develop theories of behaviour at later dates. Science fiction works have on more than one occasion provided inspiration for technological innovations. Some books, such as religious texts, have certainly influenced human development to a huge degree, but I am less certain about whether or not they have contributed to human understanding - if the religions found in the texts are true, then I suppose they would have.
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