Warnock

Imagination

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ISBN 13:
9780520037243
author:
Warnock
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of California Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
212
Dimensions:
21.4 x 14 x 1.6 cm
Genre:
Cognitive Psychology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£26.96

Description

Imagination is a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and multifaceted subject. Mary Warnock skillfully weaves together philosophical, historical, and literary perspectives to examine the evolution of imagination from its roots in 18th-century philosophy to its modern applications. At the heart of Warnock's inquiry is a challenge to the conventional view that cultivating imagination should be a primary goal of education. Instead, she argues that imagination plays a vital role in our perception and understanding of the world, and that it is essential for attaching value to our experiences. By tracing the development of imagination through literature and philosophy, Warnock reveals its far-reaching implications for our awareness of reality and our place within it.

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