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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2023

Peter Dixon  and
Marisa Bortolussi
Peter Dixon
Affiliation:
University of Alberta
Marisa Bortolussi
Affiliation:
University of Alberta
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Summary

In this introductory chapter we begin by discussing the importance of perspective taking both in real life and in the context of reading fictional narratives. We assume that reading fiction promotes perspective taking during and beyond the completion of the narrative. We argue that until we have a solid grasp of the cognitive mechanisms of perspective taking, we cannot make strong claims about how reading fiction can change society or behavior. We end by describing our anticipated goals and contributions.

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perspective-taking importanceinterdisciplinary studiesengagementimpact of literaturecognitive processessocial cognition
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The Analogical Reader
A Cognitive Approach to Literary Perspective Taking
 , pp. 1 - 16
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Introduction
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.001
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  • Introduction
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.001
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  • Introduction
  • Peter Dixon, University of Alberta, Marisa Bortolussi, University of Alberta
  • Book: The Analogical Reader
  • Online publication: 09 November 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009344203.001
Available formats
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