The Achievement of Genius

The One Hundred Greatest Geniuses of All Time

De: Lawrence F. Allen

Narrado por: Casey Bassett

Who are the men and women drawn from all civilizations and historical epochs that have made the most original and long-lasting contributions to human progress? How can we, in concise and human terms, delineate the various achievements of the most important religious founders, philosophers, artists, prophets, scientists, mathematicians, leaders, and architects? A fitting pursuit for these distracting and confusing times would be a careful examination of the geniuses whose achievements are so original and creative that they are woven into the very fabric of our civilization.

The goal of this book is not merely a study of the past. It also raises questions about the goal of human life and its amazing creative potentialities. If these achievements of ancient or recent times were possible in the conditions of isolation and hostility by the surrounding world, what even greater achievements are possible in the future? Is there something in these geniuses’ lives and works that we can apply to our present dilemmas? It’s certainly worth taking a closer look at the greatest geniuses in all of history.

©2022 Lawrence F. Allen (P)2023 Lawrence F. Allen

clarity

if one is to solve anything one must attempt to distill its essence so to comprehend its nature.

Interesting title - deadly dull

First, the book is dull. The material is likely well researched, but it is written as lifeless summaries. The book seems to have a highly religious orientation - far greater than my view of history.