Patrick ColmHogan
Personal Identity and Literature
Personal Identity and Literature
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Hogan explores what makes an individual a unique self by drawing on cognitive and affective science, literary works, and personal reflections. The result is a clear, systematic account of personal identity that is theoretically strong and engaging.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
In his groundbreaking work "Personal Identity and Literature," Hogan delves into the intricate essence of what constitutes a distinct and authentic self. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge from cognitive and affective science, as well as a diverse range of literary works spanning from Walt Whitman and Frederick Douglass to Dorothy Richardson, Alice Munro, and J. M. Coetzee, he conducts scholarly analyses that intertwine with personal reflections on profound themes such as his mother's memory loss. The outcome is a comprehensive and captivating exploration of a complex subject matter, encompassing a unique blend of resources from empirical psychology and philosophy, alongside novels, films, and biographical experiences. This book offers a clear and systematic account of personal identity that is both theoretically robust and distinctly engaging, making it a valuable contribution to the field.
In his groundbreaking work "Personal Identity and Literature," Hogan delves into the intricate essence of what constitutes a distinct and authentic self. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge from cognitive and affective science, as well as a diverse range of literary works spanning from Walt Whitman and Frederick Douglass to Dorothy Richardson, Alice Munro, and J. M. Coetzee, he conducts scholarly analyses that intertwine with personal reflections on profound themes such as his mother's memory loss. The outcome is a comprehensive and captivating exploration of a complex subject matter, encompassing a unique blend of resources from empirical psychology and philosophy, alongside novels, films, and biographical experiences. This book offers a clear and systematic account of personal identity that is both theoretically robust and distinctly engaging, making it a valuable contribution to the field.
Weight: 270g
Dimension: 160 x 233 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367210687
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