The Imagination in Spinoza and Hume: A Comparative Study in the Light of Some Recent Contributions to Psychology (1902)

The Imagination in Spinoza and Hume: A Comparative Study in the Light of Some Recent Contributions to Psychology is a book written by Willard Clark Gore and published in 1902. The book explores the concept of imagination in the philosophical works of Baruch Spinoza and David Hume, two influential thinkers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Gore provides a comparative analysis of the two philosophers' ideas on the imagination, examining their similarities and differences. He also draws on recent contributions to psychology to shed light on the nature of imagination and its role in human cognition and perception. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of the topic, such as the definition of imagination, its relation to reason and understanding, and its role in the formation of beliefs and judgments. Gore also discusses the influence of imagination on emotions and passions, as well as its connection to memory and the creative process. Overall, The Imagination in Spinoza and Hume is a scholarly work that offers a detailed and nuanced exploration of a key concept in the history of philosophy. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy, psychology, and related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.