Puzzle instinct, the: the meaning of puzzles in human life
Auteur :
Danesi, Marcel
Éditeur :
Indiana University Press
ISBN :
9780253217080
Date de publication :
20 févr. 2004
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
367 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
What is the necessary raison d'etre that puzzles serve? Why did they emerge at the same time in history as myth, magic and the occult arts? And why can't we put them down? This book presents an exploration of the philosophical implications of the puzzle instinct.