Homo Problematis Solvendis-Problem-Solving Man: A History of Human Creativity

by David H. Cropley

Book Overview

This book presents the history of modern human creativity/innovation through examples of solutions to basic human needs that have been developed over time. The title - Homo problematis solvendis - is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (e.g. Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens), and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental ability to solve problems (i.e. problem- solving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811331006
• ISBN13: 9789811331008
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"