The first concise study of genius in both the arts and the sciences, using the life and work of famous geniuses to illuminate this phenomenon.-publisher description.
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In this intriguing introduction, Andrew Robinson uses the life and work of familiar geniuses - and some less familiar - to consider what their achievements have in common; whether its heredity, education, hard work, intelligence or just plain luck.
The first concise study of genius in both the arts and the sciences, using the life and work of famous geniuses to illuminate this phenomenon.-publisher description.
Creativity takes many forms, but are there characteristics shared by those perceived as geniuses in their chosen domain of art or science? In this highly readable account, Andrew Robinson considers the nature of genius.
"Genius shows you how to channel the life-changing principles of creativity to help you achieve more, succeed and become instantly smarter. This book delivers a fantastic array of simple, powerful techniques to help anybody be instantly ingenious and increasingly mentally skilfu…
Die wesentlichen Teile dieses Buches sind im Jahr 1919 entstanden und bisher nur in Form von Vorlesungen für ein vorwiegend geisteswissenschaftliches Publikum und in ein zelnen Vorträgen an die Öffentlichkeit gegeben. In den letzten Jahren wurde daran noch vieles vertieft und er…
Qué es el genio?: ésta es la pregunta que estructura este monumental estudio de cien mentes creativas de la historia de la literatura emprendido por el crítico norteamericano más importante del momento. Desde la Biblia hasta Sócrates, pasando por los trascendentales logros de Sh…