Raymond C. Barfield
The Poetic Apriori - Philosophical Imagination in a Meaningful Universe
The Poetic Apriori - Philosophical Imagination in a Meaningful Universe
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Philosophical imagination depends on our understanding of the universe. Raymond C. Barfield discusses the conditions for a meaningful universe and develops a theory of philosophical imagination based on the analogy of being. This theory suggests that the concept of the analogia entis illuminates philosophical imagination, changing our understanding of its function and potential.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Philosophical imagination is a fascinating concept that has been explored by many thinkers throughout history. It refers to the ability to imagine and create new ideas, concepts, and perspectives that are not directly based on our current understanding of the world. Theories about the nature and function of philosophical imagination depend on our understanding of what kind of universe we inhabit. Some theories are compelling if the universe is meaningful as a whole, but they make no sense if it is not. Raymond C. Barfield, a renowned philosopher, discusses the conditions that would be necessary if the universe is meaningful as a whole. He then develops a theory of philosophical imagination in light of that starting place.
The theory begins by exploring the concept of the analogia entis, which refers to the analogy of being. Barfield argues that if the universe is meaningful as a whole, then the concept of the analogia entis illuminates philosophical imagination in a way that changes our understanding of its function and potential. He also argues that the value of philosophical imagination's discoveries through the things it creates is immense.
Barfield's theory of philosophical imagination is a rich and complex exploration of the human mind and its ability to create new ideas and perspectives. It is a fascinating concept that has the potential to change our understanding of the world and our place in it. As we continue to explore the nature and function of philosophical imagination, we will undoubtedly discover new insights and perspectives that will help us to better understand ourselves and our place in the universe.
Weight: 236g
Dimension: 213 x 150 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783838213507
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