Sensorium by David Howes

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This Element pries the examination of the senses and perception loose from the psychology laboratory to focus on how they have been constructed and lived differently in different historical periods and across cultures. It answers many questions that run counter to our common-sense assumptions about the sensorium.

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Sensorium by David Howes

Do the senses have a history? How many might there be? Are the senses so many independent channels, or do they interact with and modulate each other? If so, how might we cultivate the capacity to see feelingly or hear colours? What makes smell 'the affective sense'? These are among the questions to be addressed in this Element. It pries the senses and perception loose from the psychology laboratory to focus on how they have been constructed and lived differently in different historical periods and across cultures. Many of its findings are surprising because they run counter to our common-sense assumptions about the sensorium. They make uncommon sense. Plus the reader will meet some fascinating historical characters like the prolific 17th century natural philosopher Margaret Cavendish (also author of the play The Convent of Pleasure) and the late 19th century artist James McNeill Whistler, who infused his paintings with music.
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ISBN 13 9781009329682
Title Sensorium
Author David Howes
Series Elements In Histories Of Emotions And The Senses
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2024-05-23
Number of pages 86
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