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The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life
Marcel Danesi
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The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life
Marcel Danesi
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.
288 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 20, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780253217080 |
| Publishers | Indiana University Press |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 145 × 225 × 19 mm · 426 g |
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