Insight: A Study of Human Understanding by Bernard Lonergan

The book is a comprehensive exploration of human understanding and cognition from a philosophical perspective. It delves into the nature of knowledge, the process of knowing, and the dynamics of inquiry and learning. The author presents a detailed analysis of the human intellect and its operations, investigating the role of insight in decision-making, problem-solving, and discovery. The book also discusses the relationship between understanding and other cognitive faculties such as perception, memory, and imagination, while examining the impact of cultural, social, and historical factors on human understanding.

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