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Peter Lamont presents his new book, "Radical Thinking: How to See the Bigger Picture." Registration is requested, but not required.
About the book (from the publisher):
"Radical Thinking" is a book about how you view the world. It’s about the things that shape your thoughts, from what you notice and how you interpret it, to what you assume, believe and want. It’s also about how, if you think in a radical way, you can look beyond your limited view of the world to see the bigger picture.
Reviews:
‘A deliciously original guide to the things that quietly shape our thoughts. Witty, wise and wonderfully observed, this is a book for curious people, which will change how you see the world’ – Derren Brown
‘Lamont takes a walk across Edinburgh and a stroll through our mind. In one fascinating adventure after another, he connects the past to the present, vividly illustrates the need to see the bigger picture, and offers us a terrific roadmap for clear thinking’ – Professor Richard Wiseman
‘A companionable, practical, humane and deeply well-informed manual for the changing of your mind, one act of curiosity at a time. This is a delighted and delightful read – and a genuinely radical answer to the challenges of our fractured times’ – A.L. Kennedy
About the author:
Peter Lamont is a Professor of History and Theory of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His previous five books, and many articles, have been on a variety of curious topics, such as magic, belief, wonder and critical thinking. He is also a former professional magician and has been a consultant and contributor to many television and radio programmes. His popular books have been highly praised in the popular press, and by individuals such as Derren Brown, Teller (of Penn and Teller), Simon Singh and Hilary Mantel.
Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Humanities | Author Talks | *Registration Requested |
TAGS: | NEH |
