The Imagination

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Title: The Imagination
Author: Jean-Paul Sartre
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Release Date: July 13, 2012
EAN: 9781032031620
Languages: English
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches

Overview:
The Imagination is Jean-Paul Sartre's first full philosophical work, originally published in 1936 when he was just thirty years old. Long out of print, this first English translation in many years makes Sartre's foundational exploration of phenomenology, consciousness, and intentionality accessible to a new generation of readers.

In this work, Sartre critiques previous philosophical theories of imagination, particularly those of Descartes, Leibniz, and Hume. He argues that imagination does not involve the literal perception of "mental images," and instead reveals key capacities of consciousness. Sartre also examines psychological theories of imagination, engaging with the ideas of Henri Bergson and presenting a fascinating discussion of Husserl’s phenomenology.

The book challenges the "classical conception" of imagination, proposing that it is not merely a form of perception but an essential part of our conscious experience. Sartre's work would go on to influence the course of twentieth-century philosophy, making The Imagination an essential read for anyone interested in Sartre's philosophy, phenomenology, or the history of modern thought.

This edition includes a historical and philosophical introduction by Kenneth Williford and David Rudrauf, as well as Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s important review of the original French publication.

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