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The Act of Creation - by Arthur Koestler

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  • The Act of Creation begins where this view ceases to be true.
  • Author(s): Arthur Koestler
  • 752 Pages
  • Body + Mind + Spirit, Inspiration & Personal Growth

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"First published by Hutchinson & Co. 1964"--Page 6.



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The Act of Creation begins where this view ceases to be true. Koestler affirms that all creatures have the capacity for creative activity, frequently suppressed by the automatic routines of thought and behavior that dominate their lives. The study of psychology has offered little in the way of an explanation of the creative process, and Koestler suggests that we are at our most creative when rational thought is suspended - for example in dreams and trance-like states. Then the mind is capable of receiving inspiration and insight.

Taking humor as his starting point, Koestler examines what he terms 'bisociative' thinking - the creative leap made by the mind that gives rise to new and startling perceptions and glimpses of reality. From here he assesses the workings of the mind of the scientific or artistic genius. The general reader as well as the reader with a deeper knowledge of the topics covered will find this richly documented study of creativity both illuminating and compelling.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x 1.65 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Inspiration & Personal Growth
Genre: Body + Mind + Spirit
Number of Pages: 752
Publisher: One 70 Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Arthur Koestler
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2014
TCIN: 1002712436
UPC: 9781939438980
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-8852
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.65 inches length x 5.25 inches width x 8 inches height
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