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In 2004, the American pragmatist philosopher Richard Rorty delivered his Page-Barbour lectures under the title Philosophy as Poetry. This title beautifully reflects an important aspect of Rorty’s ...

Fiction, narrative and cognitive value constitute a dynamic triad that underpins both literary expression and human cognition. Fiction offers imaginative constructs that not only engage but also ...