The Origins of Creativity

Description: The Origins of Creativity An eloquent exploration of creativity, The Origins of Creativity grapples with the question of how this uniquely human expression?so central to our identity as individuals and, collectively, as a species?came about and how it has manifested itself throughout the history of our species. In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short. Both endeavours, Edward O. Wilson reveals, have their roots in human creativity?the defining trait of our species. Reflecting on the deepest origins of language, storytelling, and art, Wilson demonstrates how creativity began not ten thousand years ago, as we have long assumed, but over one hundred thousand years ago in the Paleolithic age. Chronicling this evolution of creativity from primate ancestors to humans, The Origins of Creativity shows how the humanities, spurred on by the invention of language, have played a largely unexamined role in defining our species. And in doing so, Wilson explores what we can learn about human nature from a surprising range of creative endeavors?the instinct to create gardens, the use of metaphors and irony in speech, and the power of music and song. Our achievements in science and the humanities, Wilson notes, make us uniquely advanced as a species, but also give us the potential to be supremely dangerous, most worryingly in our abuse of the planet. The humanities in particular suffer from a kind of anthropomorphism, encumbered by a belief that we are the only species among millions that seem to matter, yet Wilson optimistically reveals how researchers will have to address this parlous situation by pushing further into the realm of science, especially fields such as evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and anthropology. With eloquence and hu Shipping Terms: Your order will be processed within the eBay-stated timeframe. Business hours are 9:30AM to 4:30PM Central Time, Monday thru Friday, excluding Holidays. Messages will be answered in the order received. We only ship to the address supplied to us by eBay. All purchases of $300 or more will require a signature for delivery. Payments: We Accept Payments Thru eBay Managed Payments If you wish to pick up locally, please contact us before purchase to make arrangements Sales Conditions : Please contact us to report any problem. Return shipping costs to be determined by eBay. There is a minimum 20% handling fee that may apply to your return. All purchases of $300 or more will require a signature for delivery. International Buyers Please Note: International Shipping, when offered, is eBay International Shipping. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value (price purchased) or mark items as "gifts" - USA and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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