Excerpt from L'Imagination
Les choses visibles paraissent être, de toutes celles qui tombent sous les sens. Celles qu@.l'esïprit se repré sente le plus aisément, avec le plus d'intensité, de netteté et d'éci dans toutes les langues, les représentations de ces choses 0nt - elles reçu un n01;n spécial: cpo'cvmcp.a, visum, image, image, etc. Cepeñ dant, p0udêtre les seules que le langage commun désigne, ces représentations ne sont pas les seules réelles, ni même les seules qui soient nettes et précises. Aussi, dans la làngue psychologique, le mot image a - t - il été détourné de son acception étymologique et propre, et justement étendu aux représentations des divers sens. Sous le nom d'images, je eomprenêäs, dit leibniz, non seulement les représentations des inais encore celles des sens et-d'autres qua W*sênsihlesä Ainsi on peut dire une image de l'ouïe, du toucher, du goût, etc. Et même aussi, sans qu'il y ait pléonasme, une image visuelle.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book dives into the realm of human imagination and creativity, deftly untangling its profound connections with our experiences. From sensory perceptions to memories and emotions, the author illuminates the complex tapestry of how imagination transforms raw materials into vivid mental pictures and concepts. By examining the relationship between imagination and senses, the author reveals how the power of imagination both stems from and influences our perceptions of the world. Throughout the book, the author's insightful analysis is woven with captivating illustrations and real-life examples, making it an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the interplay between mind, perception, and imagination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259772002_0
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