Origins of Genius Darwinian Perspectives on Creativity |
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| Author:
| Simonton, Dean Keith |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-512879-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1999 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $98.00 |
Book Description:
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In Origins of Genius, Dean Simonton reveals how Darwin's theory of natural selection can be used to explain the psychology of creative geniuses. Simonton not only uses Darwin's ideas to explain the creative genius of many eminent scientists and artists, but applies it extensively to Darwin himself.
In Origins of Genius, Dean Simonton reveals how Darwin's theory of natural selection can be used to explain the psychology of creative geniuses. Simonton not only uses Darwin's ideas to explain the creative genius of many eminent scientists and artists, but applies it extensively to Darwin himself.