Imagination: A sine qua non of science
Stuart, M. T.
(2017).
Imagination: A sine qua non of science.
Croatian Journal of Philosophy,
17(49), 9-32.
What role does the imagination play in scientifi c progress? After examining several studies in cognitive science, I argue that one thing the imagination does is help to increase scientifi c understanding, which is itself indispensable for scientifi c progress. Then, I sketch a transcendental justification of the role of imagination in this process.
| Item Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2017 Philosophy Documentation Center |
| Departments | LSE > Research Centres > Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences (CPNSS) |
| Date Deposited | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Acceptance Date | 18 Apr 2014 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/84604 |