The Nature of Insight

About this book

Brings together diverse perspectives on the nature and origins of insightful thinking and examines the history of theory and research on the topic. Contributors draw on aspects of experimental psychology cognitive science and social history to look at creative puzzle-solving the mental processes behind new inventions and the thinking of some of the most insightful people in history and consider metaphors such as evolution and investment as bases for understanding insight. Includes b&w illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News Inc. Portland Or.