Warnock
Imagination
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
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.