The origins of creativity, Edward O. Wilson
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The origins of creativity, Edward O. Wilson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-213) and index
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The origins of creativity
Nature of contents
bibliography
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971355092
Responsibility statement
Edward O. Wilson
Summary
In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short
Table of contents
The reach of creativity -- The birth of the humanities -- Language -- Innovation -- Aesthetic surprise -- Limitations of the humanities -- The years of neglect -- Ultimate causes -- Bedrock -- Breakthrough -- Genetic culture -- Human nature -- Why nature is mother -- The hunter's trance -- Gardens -- Metaphors -- Archetypes -- The most distant island -- Irony : a victory of the mind -- The third enlightenment -- References and further reading -- Acknowledgments -- Index
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