Doświadczenie estetyczne jako podstawa poznania integralnego w perspektywie estetyki pragmatycznej
Aesthetic experience as the basis of integral cognition from the perspective of pragmatic aesthetics

Author(s): Anna Ziółkowska-Juś
Subject(s): Philosophy, Philosophical Traditions, Aesthetics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: integral knowledge; aesthetic experience; pragmatic aesthetics; feelings; senses; imagination; intuition; consciousness
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the monograph is to conceptualize integral cognition based on John Dewey’s concept of aesthetic experience. Such cognition is an alternative to unilateral intellectual cognition. Integral cognition is not focused on the intellect, but requires the unification of the intellect with the senses, feelings and corporeality, as well as with imagination and intuition, that is, the aesthetic sphere. The key factor in integral cognition is the consciousness that focuses not only on the mind but also on feelings and corporeality. Practising this type of cognition leads not only to the acquisition of information but also to improvements in the quality of life and experience, the holistic development of the human being, inner harmony and satisfaction. In modern western culture, the practice of integral cognition poses an important challenge.

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