The act of creation \ Arthur Koestler

By:

Koestler, Arthur

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New york : The macmillan Company 1967 Edition: 1Description: 751 pContent type:

texto

Media type:

no mediado

Carrier type:

volumen

ISBN:

9780140191912

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

155.3 K785

Contents:

1.Foreword by Professor Sir Cyril Burt2.Author´s 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

Abstract: In this future classic, which was recommended reading for all freshmen entering Radcliffe College in 1965, Arthur Koestler argues that the scientist´s insight is simi lar to the artist´s 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 ´the moment of truth´ in the creator´s 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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Libros	Biblioteca UHEMISFERIOS CIENCIA SOCIALES Y HUMANAS	155.3 K785 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Ej.1	Available	Acervo General de Libros		23661

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In this future classic, which was recommended reading for all freshmen entering Radcliffe College in 1965, Arthur Koestler argues that the scientist´s insight is simi lar to the artist´s 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 ´the moment of truth´ in the creator´s 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.

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