Parallel Thinking

By Edward de Bono

Book Overview

In this provocative masterpiece of creative thinking, Edward de Bono argues for a game-changing new way to think. For thousands of years we have followed the thinking system designed by the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, based on analysis and argument. But if we are to flourish in today's rapidly changing world we need to free our minds of these "boxes" and embrace a more flexible and nimble model. With Parallel Thinking, de Bono unveils unique methods of brainstorming and explains preconceived ideas of what creativity involves and is. This book is not about philosophy; it is about the practical (and parallel) thinking required to get things done in an ever-changing world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785040855
• ISBN13: 9781785040856
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Open up your mind

Parallel thinking is a book that offers an alternative to traditional Western ways of thinking. The book stipulates that the basic failing of Western thinking is its emphasis on judgement and placing everything into categories. Parallel thinking is one alternative which focuses on exploring a subject rather than jumping to conclusions. Parallel thinking is not about obtaining a result, rather it is about designing a way forward.There are many things that I like about this book. Being brought up in the Western education system, I have been locked into the paradigm of critical analysis and the adversarial system. Reading this book, it is apparent that a much more productive approach involves exploring a subject using formal thinking tools. This removes the ego defence whereby I have to defend my point of view against attack.However, I did find a lot repetition in this book. This is a point that de Bono himself acknowledges in the text. There are also lots of references to his other books which could be seen as plugs. These minor details do not detract from the book at all and I would thoroughly recommend "Parallel Thinking" to any open minded individual who is interested in learning about new ways to think.