Ricoeur, Paul
Lectures on Imagination
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226820538
- author:
- Ricoeur, Paul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Paul Ricoeur's Lectures on Imagination explores the concept of imagination in Western philosophy. Ricoeur examines classical and contemporary theories, arguing that traditional views have focused on reproductive rather than productive imagination, limiting human creative capacity. Ricoeur posits that productive imagination is a form of fiction, generating new dimensions of reality through the human mind. This perspective has far-reaching implications, enabling us to break free from existing structures and institutions. By shedding light on the power of productive imagination, Ricoeur's work offers valuable insights into the nature of creativity and human potential.
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