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The act of creation

by Arthur Koestler

An examination of the creative process that proposes innovation occurs most effectively when rational thought is suspended. The text explores the roles of dreams and subconscious states in creative synthesis, offering an alternative to traditional psychological theories.

Accession 7769 ISBN 0330244477 Publisher Pan
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