The Origins of Creativity

Dive into 'The Origins of Creativity', a profound exploration of human innovation by renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson. This captivating paperback presents a unique perspective on the evolution of creativity, tracing its roots back to the Paleolithic Age—over 100,000 years ago. By seamlessly weaving together fields such as paleontology, evolutionary biology, and neuroscience, Wilson reveals that our creative impulses are not mere whims of modern civilization but rather deep-seated instincts that have shaped humanity throughout its existence. This transformative book examines how creativity informs self-understanding and our relationship with the world. Discover how the development of language influenced the arts and sciences, driving the remarkable journey of human expression—from the instinct to cultivate gardens to the intricate narratives we weave through metaphor and song. With 256 pages of insightful analysis, 'The Origins of Creativity' invites readers to embrace the 'Third Enlightenment', a vision where science and the humanities converge to illuminate the essence of our species. Ideal for enthusiasts of psychology, anthropology, and art, this book is a must-have addition to your library. Experience the gift of creativity and its fundamental place in human life today. **Enjoy FREE shipping on this thought-provoking exploration of the creative mind!**

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986340
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
'Creativity is the unique and defining trait of our species; and its ultimate goal, self-understanding,' begins Edward Wilson's sweeping examination of the humanities and their relationship to the sciences. By studying fields as diverse as paleontology, evolutionary biology and neuroscience, Wilson demonstrates that human creativity began not 10,000 years ago, as we have long assumed, but over 100,000 years ago in the Paleolithic Age. Chronicling the evolution of creativity from primates to humans, Wilson shows how the humanities, in large part spurred on by the invention of language, have played a previously unexamined role in defining our species. Exploring a surprising range of creative endeavors - the instinct to create gardens; the use of metaphors and irony in speech; or the power of music and song - Wilson proposes a transformational 'Third Enlightenment' in which the blending of science and the humanities will enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition, and how it ultimately originated.

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