The Act of Creation

Discover the capacity for creative activity in all creatures with this richly documented study of creativity. Arthur Koestler's The Act of Creation explores the workings of the mind and the creative process, delving into areas where psychology falls short. Koestler suggests that it is when rational thought is suspended that we are at our most creative, and examines the "bisociative" thinking that leads to new and startling perceptions of reality. From the mind of the scientific or artistic genius to insights gained in dreams and trance-like states, this book is both illuminating and compelling.