Miki Kiyoshi's philosophy of imagination, myth, and technology offers a fresh perspective on these topics, making his work essential for anyone interested in rethinking these issues. This translation of his seminal work, featuring an introduction and contextual notes, provides valuable insights into his life and work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Miki Kiyoshi: Rethinking the Problem of Imagination, Myth, and Technology

Miki Kiyoshi, a prominent figure in the Kyoto School, is a philosopher who has reopened the door to the study of imagination, myth, and technology. Born in Japan in 1897 and died in prison shortly after World War II, Miki's work has been influential in the field of philosophy. His most famous work, "The Logic of Imagination," was first published in 1937 and has since been translated into English for the first time. This translation includes an introduction and contextual notes, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Miki's philosophy. Miki's philosophy of the imagination anticipated later theories found in Hannah Arendt, Paul Ricoeur, and Charles Taylor, and his connection of the imagination with technology anticipates ideas of the technological imagination in Don Ihde and Bernard Stiegler. His thinking about the imagination illuminates our understanding of technology and how we behave in the world, and this accessible, critical edition of his work does justice to one of the most unfairly underrated authors of Japanese philosophy.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350449909