There are many ways to understand imagination. Imagination
is the ability to create mental ideas without the input of sense perception.
Imagination is connected with images and with mental images. It is about
imagining things that do not exist. Imagination can be influenced by medical
conditions. For example, severe autism can limit imagination and schizophrenia
can cause illusions.
A wider definition of imagination includes solving problems
or being original and creative. Imagination can involve connecting ideas from
very different areas. Imagination is critical for creating scientific theories
and solving artistic problems. Sometimes imagination is unreliable, however.
Imagination can come from the mind alone and can therefore be subjective. It is
easy to imagine things that are not true. Imagination can entirely disregard
facts. Imagination opens the door to possibilities and questions like,” what
if...” or “imagine what would happen if...” Imagination can be used to discover
what is and what is not possible. Imagination plays an important role in films,
television programs, and entertainment. Imagination also plays a role in
ethics. It is possible to understand the lives and situations of other people
through imagination. Imagination can lead to greater understanding of the human
condition.
What are examples of imaginary entities in:
- History
- Ethics
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- Social Science
- Arts
- Religion
- Indigenous Knowledge
