Imagination: Cross-Cultural Philosophical Analyses

Imagination: Cross-Cultural Philosophical Analyses is a unique intercultural exploration of the conceptions and functions of the imagination in contemporary philosophy, divided into East Asian, comparative, and post-comparative approaches. It discusses how thinkers such as Zhuangzi, Plato, Confucius, Heidegger, and Nietzsche have interpreted the imagination and how it can be an indispensable tool for comparative philosophy, opening up new possibilities for intercultural dialogue and critical engagement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imagination: Cross-Cultural Philosophical Analyses is a groundbreaking intercultural exploration into the conceptions and functions of the imagination in contemporary philosophy. Spanning East Asian, comparative, and post-comparative approaches, this comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished team of philosophers to delve into the realms of illusory and illusions, the creation of fantastic narratives and metaphors, and the utilization of images and allegories across diverse traditions. Within its chapters, the book explores how thinkers like Zhuangzi, Plato, Confucius, Heidegger, and Nietzsche have interpreted the imagination, shedding light on its multifaceted significance. By drawing upon a diverse range of sources, including Buddhist aesthetics, Daoism, and analytic philosophy of mind, this cross-cultural collection demonstrates the indispensable role of the imagination for comparative philosophers, offering fresh avenues for intercultural dialogue and critical engagement.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350050136