The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life

The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life

by Marcel Danesi (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 15 Apr 2004

ISBN 10: 0253217083
ISBN 13: 9780253217080