REFLECȚII DESPRE IMPORTANȚA, ACTUALITATEA ȘI IMPACTUL LECTURII – ASPECT ISTORICO-FILOSOFIC

Book is considered a powerful tool for changing mindset and attitude in various historical contexts, through the refl ections of great personalities who have contributed to change and evolution of mankind. The article depicts general characteristics of the act of reading and its functional mechanisms in different historical periods. The importance and influence of reading, in vision of great writers and thinkers, help to drive innovation and progress within society. The factor of reading for efficient personality development influences on social and cultural way of life, helps to increase economic growth, improve the quality of life, combat functional illiteracy, poverty and unemployment. In this context, the phenomenon of reading means to be way of overall access to culture, knowledge and development, which offers everybody the opportunity for affirmation by equal chance