The act of creation \ Arthur Koestler
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1.Foreword by Professor Sir Cyril Burt2.Authorīs prefaceBook One. The art of discovery and the discoveries of art 1.The Jester 2.The Sage3.The ArtistBook Two. Habit and Originality1.Introduction 2.Appendix I 3.Appendix II
In this future classic, which was recommended reading for all freshmen entering Radcliffe College in 1965, Arthur Koestler argues that the scientistīs insight is simi lar to the artistīs act of creation, and that they share certain psychological conditions. Examining the common factors in scientific, artistic, and comic creations, he gives examples from psychology, Eastern mysticism, biology, and literature which yield īthe moment of truthī in the creatorīs achievement. Discussing the nature of genius, he defines the process by which ability evolves into a completed work, and finds similarities to the crea tive process throughout the entire animal kingdom. A permanently rewarding book for all students of psychol ogy, philosophy, and literature, as well as future and con temporary scientists.