Inventors and Inventions: In Three Parts, the Philosophy of Invention, the Rights and Wrongs of Inventors, Early Inventors' Inventories of Secret Inve

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - 276 pages
Inventors And Inventions is a comprehensive book written by Henry Dircks in 1867. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of invention. The first part, The Philosophy of Invention, delves into the mindset and creative process of inventors. The author explores the role of imagination, inspiration, and problem-solving in the invention process.The second part of the book, The Rights And Wrongs Of Inventors, discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding invention. Dircks examines the rights of inventors to their own creations, as well as the responsibilities that come with those rights. He also discusses the ways in which inventors can be taken advantage of and exploited by others.The final part of the book, Early Inventors Inventories Of Secret Inventions, provides a fascinating look at the inventions of past inventors. Dircks examines the notebooks and journals of inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei, revealing the secrets of their inventions and the thought processes behind them.Overall, Inventors And Inventions is a thought-provoking and informative book that offers insights into the world of invention. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of innovation and the creative process.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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