Other Values of Literature

What other values are embedded in literature, besides cognitive? When I hear "cognitive" I think about thinking, the mind, that sort of thing. Of course, literature should be greatly valued because of its ability to make us thing about things in new and interesting ways, but is there nothing more than that? Personally, I usually place catharsis as an important value to be garnered from the arts. Emotionality in general should, in my opinion, be a huge part of the importance of literature. Literature should completely capture the mind, imagination, heart and soul. It should bring you fully into what you are reading, and radiate the truth. I think these kinds of things should be valued at least as much as the cognitive value. What do you value most about literature?