Owen Barfield

Owen Barfield (1898–1997) was a British philosopher, writer, and critic known for exploring the evolution of human consciousness and the relationship between language, imagination, and reality. He believed that language shapes how we perceive and understand the world, and that human consciousness has developed through a process of inner, spiritual growth. Barfield was associated with the Inklings, a literary group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and his ideas influence discussions on how human perception has changed over time and the importance of imagination in experiencing the world.