Visionary theory of Genius
Visionary theory
Visionary theory (from Lat. visio –vision, seeing, idea) claims that the basis of genius is the aptitude for universe, holistic, planetary and creative...
Personological Theory of Genius
Genius as a unique individuality and the pinnacle of evolution
The personological theory of genius defines genius as the peak of evolution and the crown...
Worldgenetic Theories of Genius
World-centred Approach to Genius
The world-centred approach reveals the essential criteria of genius proceeding from qualitatively specific laws and features of its manifestation in relatively...
Congregative theory of Genius
Geniuses - Unifiers of the Worlds
Congregative (from Latin congregatio - unification) theory of genius asserts that the essence of genius is manifested in its...
Behavioral Theory of Genius
Genius as a Great Work and Productivity
The behavioral theory considers the essence of genius from the point of view of the creative product created...
Universe theories of Genius
Universal bases and dimensions of genius
The universal approach to genius assumes that it is based on transcendent generating and meaning-making primordial essences, which are...
Cultural Creative Theory of Genius
Creative genius as a product and
creator of culture
The cultural creative theory directly links the manifestation of genius with creativity, which represents the deep...
Structural-functional theories of Genius
Structural-functional theories
Structural-functional theories of genius based on originality and degree of development of separated complete components of personality and, accordingly, the ways and mechanisms...
Heroic theory of Genius
Heroic Theory
Heroic Theory of Genius states that a genius is a hero possessing spiritual greatness, a magic talent, boundless courage, fearlessness of mind,...
Theories of Genius
Universal explanatory Matrix of theories about Genius
Genius (from Lat. genius - spirit) is a phenomenon of global scale and its mystery is commensurate with...
Attributive theories of Genius
Genius as ultimate high level of abilities
1. Supremacist Theory of Genius
Supremacist (from lat. supremus - supreme) theory argues that the genius is characterized by a...
Dean Keith Simonton: Leading Researcher on Creativity and Genius
Dean Keith Simonton
born January 27, 1948, Glendale, CA; Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, USA
Citizenship: USA
Category: Scientists
Occupation: Psychologist, professor, author, expert on creativity and genius.
Specification: He...