Creativity matters. Our destiny is more consciousness and more creativity, for these are the means by which each of us contrinutes to our collective well being. This accessible, wide-ranging book opens up what may be unfamiliar territory to many, and offers readers the opportunity to discover their own creative people, projects and products, theory, philosophy, physics and metaphysics ... all explained with a liberal dose of humor. Exercises at the end of chapter help readers build their creative muscles and develop skills and the confidence that will enable them to successfully meet challenges that come their way.

This book arose from classes on creativity taught by the author, Thomas L. Saaty, Ph.D., who created the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), consults with national and international businesses and governments, and has written many books. Students find the class and its teacher to be nurturing and stimulating, inspiring them to new levels of achievement.



Table of Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1 : Creativty, An essay

Chapter 2 : Creativity revisited

Chapter 3 : Examples of creativity and creative people

Chapter 4 : Problem solving

Chapter 5 : Our Heritage

Chapter 6 : Estimation

Chapter 7 : Decision making

Addendum

Bibliography

Index