ISBN: 9780259479857 - génie et folie: réfutation d'un paradoxe (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the age-old debate surrounding the supposed link between genius and madness, arguing that it is a baseless myth that devalues both concepts. The author, an esteemed doctor, counters the theories of Moreau (de Tours) and Lombroso, who viewed genius as a form of neurosis closely related to criminality. The author maintains that genius, characterized by vivid intuition, is the result of a healthy, perfected brain. Madness, on the other hand, stems from alterations in brain cells and is a form of illness distinct from genius. The author delves into the complexities of human intelligence, demonstrating that intuition, imagination, and talent all play unique roles in shaping individuals, and that their categorization is far from clear-cut. Highlighting the profound impact of great minds throughout history, the book argues that we must reject the notion that genius and madness are intertwined and instead celebrate the extraordinary contributions of those who have reshaped our world through their unique abilities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…