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The origins of creativity Cover Image Book Book

The origins of creativity / Edward O. Wilson.

Wilson, Edward O., (author.).

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. Both endeavours, Edward O. Wilson reveals, have their roots in human creativity—the defining trait of our species."-- from publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781631493188
  • ISBN: 1631493183
  • Physical Description: 243 pages 21 cm.
  • Edition: First Edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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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Subject: Creative ability.

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  • 3 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.

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1 The Reach Of Creativity
3(8)
2 The Birth Of The Humanities
11(14)
3 Language
25(11)
4 Innovation
36(6)
5 Aesthetic Surprise
42(13)
II
6 Limitations Of The Humanities
55(13)
7 The Years Of Neglect
68(15)
III
8 Ultimate Causes
83(7)
9 Bedrock
90(12)
10 Breakthrough
102(5)
11 Genetic Culture
107(5)
12 Human Nature
112(17)
IV
13 Why Nature Is Mother
129(8)
14 The Hunter's Trance
137(12)
15 Gardens
149(12)
V
16 Metaphors
161(4)
17 Archetypes
165(11)
18 The Most Distant Island
176(6)
19 Irony: A Victory Of The Mind
182(4)
20 The Third Enlightenment
186(13)
References And Further Reading 199(16)
Acknowledgments 215(2)
Credits 217(4)
Index 221

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