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An Essay on Genius (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gerard, Alexander

 
9781331132431: An Essay on Genius (Classic Reprint)

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Discover how imagination, habit, and association shape genius.

In this study, the nature of genius is explored as more than talent. It explains how genius differs from other mental powers and how it can take many forms. The discussion centers on how people connect ideas through different relations, and how habit strengthens these patterns over time. The aim is to illuminate the forces that drive invention in science as well as expression in the arts, without assuming a single path to brilliance.

  • How the mind links ideas through resemblance, causation, and other relations to spark invention
  • Why one person’s genius may dominate in science while another excels in the arts
  • How habit and temperament shape the direction of genius over a lifetime
  • How imagination, memory, and judgment work together to produce original work

Ideal for readers interested in creativity, psychology, and how minds unlock new ideas.

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