A brand new book will be released at Cambridge University Press written by Ryszard Praszkier, former research fellow of iASK. The book is entitled The Meaning of Paradoxes and Paradoxical Thinking and is part of Cambridge Series on Possibility Studies. It will be released in January 2025.

Description

This interdisciplinary work offers a comprehensive analysis of paradoxes and paradoxical thinking, exploring their manifestations in philosophy, societal dynamics, personality, and neuroscience. Demonstrating various methods for the augmentation of creativity and improved performance, this book uniquely integrates theoretical perspective with case studies and practical applications. As such it elucidates the theory and mechanisms of transforming the apparently impossible into the possible, illustrated by cases of social innovators successfully addressing insurmountable challenges. Aimed at graduate and postgraduate social science students and scholars, with over 500 bibliographical references, the text remains accessible to a broader audience due to its engaging language. Emphasizing the significance of paradoxes and paradoxical thinking in both professional and everyday contexts, it provides a nuanced exploration of paradoxical phenomena, making it a valuable resource for academic and general readers alike. (Source)

‘This exciting and innovative book takes a unique view of the complexity of our age. It addresses the contemporary reality of the paradoxes we confront and describes, through case studies, the unforeseen advantages of paradoxical thinking, where an idea and its opposite can both be correct. This awareness has positive impacts on both personal and professional life and decision-making. The volume is highly relevant to academics and, because of its clear and engaging language, will attract the general public as well.’ – Jody Jensen – iASK, Jean Monet Chair, University of Pannonia; Director of MA Program in International Studies, Kőszeg

The book will be available at the publisher’s website, HERE.