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An Anthropology of Puzzles explores how the human brain functions as a puzzle-solving organ, enabling people to navigate their existence through puzzle formats. This Routledge publication traces puzzles throughout human history, demonstrating their influence on major intellectual achievements from mathematical breakthroughs to philosophical inquiry. The book examines the cognitive mechanisms behind puzzle creation and problem-solving, connecting these mental processes to the physical design of classic puzzles. Danesi's analysis reveals puzzles as fundamental cultural artefacts present in everyday life, shaping how societies develop and individuals think across generations.

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This Routledge book investigates how puzzles have guided human history and shaped major discoveries in mathematics and philosophy.

The author examines the cognitive processes involved in puzzle making and solving, linking mental mechanisms to physical puzzle design.

An Anthropology of Puzzles explores the presence of puzzles in everyday life and their role in human cultural development.

The work connects puzzle-solving behaviour to the evolution of human mind and the origins of human culture and thought.

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Release Date
25 June 2020
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03 June 2018

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