- Mass Market Paperback: 752 pages
- Publisher: Arkana; New edition edition (7 Dec 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140191917
- ISBN-13: 978-0140191912
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 467,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While the study of psychology has offered little in the way of explaining the creative process, Koestler examines the idea that we are at our most creative when rational thought is suspended--for example, in dreams and trancelike states. All who read The Act of Creation will find it a compelling and illuminating book.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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THE ACT OF CREATION has attracted a cult following since its original 1964 publication. It set the stage for much of the "New Age" literature of the following decades.
Koestler draws analogies between human creativity and evolution in nature, seeing them as two different aspects of a single process.
Koestler's writing is eminently readable and still highly topical three decades later.
Koestler draws analogies between human creativity and evolution in nature, seeing them as two different aspects of a single process.
Koestler's writing is eminently readable and still highly topical three decades later.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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The book looks at creativity from a broader perspective than what is generally portrayed in society. It looks at the creativity involved in sciences, humour and of course the arts, showing that the three types are inextricably linked, and that the creative process for genius in all areas follow incredible parallels. His theory on bisociative deductions is marvellous. One of my favourite books.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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A fascinating read for the person who steps back and wonders - it gives glimpses and answers through an integrated body of research and a graceful and insightful fireside chat about it all. One of my all time favourite books. I can hardly wait to read it again!
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