Imagining the Author: Historical Understanding and the Cognitive Value of Art.
The article focuses on the cognitive value of imagination in literary engagement, particularly in understanding the author's creative choices and actions. Topics include critiquing popular models of imagination in philosophy of art; emphasizing the importance of imaginative engagement with the autho...
| Publicado en: | Philosophia Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 37 - 49 |
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Springer Nature
Mar2024
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on the cognitive value of imagination in literary engagement, particularly in understanding the author's creative choices and actions. Topics include critiquing popular models of imagination in philosophy of art; emphasizing the importance of imaginative engagement with the author to realize the distinctive cognitive value of literature; and addressing the role of imagination in enhancing understanding beyond the narrative content. |
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