Philosophy, literature and understanding : on reading and cognition / Jukka Mikkonen.
by Mikkonen, Jukka, author
Edition statement:First edition. Published by : Bloomsbury Academic, (New York, NY :) Physical details: 179 pages : ISBN: 9781350163980.
Subject(s):
Literature -- Philosophy
Year: 2021
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E-Resource Section | E-Books | 801.9 M55 2021 (Browse shelf) | Available |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction - Imagination - Narrative - Cognition - Evidence.
Examines the cognitive value of literature, exploring how works of fiction contribute to understanding, self-reflection, and empathy. The book analyses the roles of imagination and narrative, bridging philosophical aesthetics, literary studies, and cognitive psychology.
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