Publication

1995 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

86,000 words, Guess

Page Count

344 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads4152675
  • LibraryThing1129785

Classifications

  • DDC153.9/8
  • LCCBF412 .E97 1995

Description

Genius: the natural history of creativity presents a novel theory of genius and creativity, based on the personality characteristics of creative persons and geniuses. Starting with the fact that genius and creativity are related to psychopathology, it uses modern research into the causes of cognitive over-inclusiveness to suggest possible applications of these theories to creativity. Professor Eysenck reports experimental research to support these theories in their application to creativity, as well as considering the role of intelligence, social status, gender and many other factors that have been linked with genius and creativity. The theory traces creativity from DNA through personality to special cognitive processes to genius.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Problems in the behavioural sciences ;

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