A post by Mathilde Cappelli

It is a striking fact that, while much work has been devoted to the nature, norms, and value of imagination, fantasy has received scarce attention. This may partly be because fantasy is often conceived of as a mere subcategory of imagination, from which not much can be learned (Cherry, 1985; Kershnar, 2005; Smuts, 2016). But inquiring into the nature, norms, and value of fantasy can shed light on many interrelated issues, from the nature of desire to that of pleasure and imagination. In this post, I will present some thoughts on the nature and value of fantasy.