First published 2020
What drives our most creative leaps? "Scientific Imagination" takes readers on a journey through the cognitive processes that power breakthrough discoveries. From the neural networks that generate novel ideas to the social dynamics that nurture visionary thinking, renowned philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith reveals the interplay of reason and imagination at the heart of scientific progress. Blending cutting-edge research with vivid real-world examples, this thought-provoking work illuminates the wellsprings of human ingenuity.
Genres: biography, science, philosophy, psychology, non-fiction, academic, history-of-science
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
360 pages · Hardcover · Oxford University Press