McGinn, C

Mindsight: Image, Dream, Meaning

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ISBN 13:
9780674022478
author:
McGinn, C
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
140mm X 210mm
Genre:
Philosophy
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£32.13

Description

Mindsight explores one of philosophy's most intriguing topics: the nature of imagination. From ancient thinkers to modern analytic philosophers, this elusive concept has been debated and written about extensively.

Colin McGinn argues that imagination is a distinct mental faculty, with its own principles and rules. He examines how our minds create mental images, discuss the relationship between perception and imagination, and investigate the role of imagination in logical reasoning, belief formation, and understanding meaning.

The book delves into the complexities of imagination, revealing its presence in various aspects of our mental life. McGinn's work offers a fresh perspective on this fundamental aspect of human cognition, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in philosophy and the nature of the mind.

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