Spirit Mirror - or Knowledge Map

Author: R.G. Collingwood
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is an early representative work of the famous British philosopher R.G. Collingwood from the first half of the 20th century. In the book, the author explores the spiritual realms of art, religion, science, history, philosophy, and their interrelationships, outlining a map of knowledge to convey the core concepts of his philosophical thought. That is, different forms of spiritual exploration such as art and religion are indeed the human mind's cognition of itself, showcasing Collingwood's erudition. This book is the first translation in China and is indispensable for a complete and in-depth understanding of Collingwood's thought. The book mainly introduces topics such as the Mirror of the Mind, Art as Pure Imagination, Artworks, the Meaning of Art, and Knowledge as a Question and Answer.