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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the elusive concept of originality, delving into its significant role throughout history. It examines whether true originality is possible in an era where ideas and inventions seem to build upon what has come before, proposing that it exists both in the grandest of groundbreaking discoveries and in the personal expression of our unique perspectives. The author draws from examples in art, science, and literature to illustrate the tension between tradition and innovation, showing how history's most creative minds have often drawn inspiration from the past. The book also cautions against confusing eccentricity with originality, exploring the dangers of abandoning moral principles in the pursuit of groundbreaking work. Ultimately, the author argues that there is room for all to embrace originality, whether it manifests as a major discovery that changes the world or as the authentic expression of our own voice. This insightful and thought-provoking book sheds light on the nature of creativity, encouraging us to embrace both the old and the new in our pursuit of original thought. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259505969_0
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