Creative Thinking
Language: English
Published by Coombe Springs Press, Sherborne, Gloucestershire, 1982
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: BOOKBARROW (PBFA member), Cambridge, United KingdomBOOKBARROW (PBFA member)
AbeBooks seller since January 23, 2006
Association member: PBFA
View this seller's itemsCondition: Used - Very good
£ 25.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
This book, based on a 1964 course given in London, presents a systematic approach to problems requiring creativity that at the same time takes into account the complexity of individual experience. Mr. Bennett, a scientist and spiritual practitioner, represents the creative process as composed of three essential elements: a thorough familiarity with the material, the essential element of spontaneity, and a knowledge of the appropriate technique. His unique contribution lies in his approach to spontaneity or creativity. This approach draws on the tradition of the zen koan and on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff, but Bennett makes it accessible by emphasizing the potential connection between creativity and practice. In effect, he gives us a way of courting creativity, a set of techniques which if practiced diligently can open up possibilities that at the outset seem to belong only to exceptional individuals. Having presented the three indispensable conditions of the creative process, Mr. Bennett proceeds to outline a complex epistemology, drawing on his research for his chief work, The Dramatic Universe. The outline describes the conditions for “real thinking” (which is different from our usual understanding of the term) and goes on to examine the role played by the various kinds of energies-automatic, sensitive, conscious, and creative-in the process of problem-solving. He emphasizes the critical distinction between sensitivity and consciousness-sensitivity is simple awareness whereas consciousness entails the presence of an observer-and the need to activate the higher energies in the solution of problems that cannot be solved by competence alone. He provides suggestions for the development of the sensitivity through methods such as visualization that enable the connections with the higher energies of consciousness and creativity The book culminates in a detailed description of practical rules for creative work and some hints for making contact with creativity in group work. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 76 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. minor creasing to covers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Psychology & Psychiatry; Gurdjieff; Esoteric; Self Help & Motivation; Philosophy. ISBN: 0900306106. ISBN/EAN: 9780900306105. Dewey Code: 153.42. Inventory No: 4915. …
Seller Inventory # 4915
- Title
- Creative Thinking
- Author
- Bennett, John G.
- Publisher
- Coombe Springs Press, Sherborne, Gloucestershire
- Publication year
- 1982
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0900306106
- ISBN 13
- 9780900306105
- Edition
- Third Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Psychology & Psychiatry
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
BOOKBARROW (PBFA member)
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 7 business days | 6 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 18.00 | £ 37.00 |
Payment methods
- Bank Draft
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Check
- Paypal
Store description
Private Premises by appointment only and various bookfairs (see websites of "P.B.F.A." and "Missing Books" for details.)
Specialty
Crime, Children's Books & Comics, History & Archaeology, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Art, Africa, null, Natural History, East Anglia & the Fens, Wicca, Occult, Esoteric & MysticismAssociation member
Seller's business information
BOOKBARROW (PBFA member)
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
All books will be carefully packed and dispatched within 48 hours of receipt of cleared funds. Unless otherwise requested, postage will be through Royal Mail standard services and proof of postage will always be obtained. We accept UK sterling cheques that are drawn on a UK bank; Payments through PayPal (please email order & await request for payment if using PayPal); American Express, MasterCard, Maestro & Visa card payments. Business Proprietor: Frank Edwards (Sole Trader) Address: 93, Cam Causeway, Chesterton, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB4 1TL Contact Email: bookbarrow@ntlworld.com Telephone: (from Europe)+44 1223 424429 (from U.K.) 01223 424429
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to BOOKBARROW (PBFA member), Cambridge, United Kingdom, +44 01223424429, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.