Edward de Bono
Born in 1933
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Edward de Bono was a Maltese polymath known for his contributions to creative thinking and problem-solving.
He coined the term "lateral thinking" and developed various techniques to enhance creativity, including the Six Thinking Hats method.
De Bono advocated for teaching thinking skills in schools and consulted for numerous organizations worldwide.
His work emphasized the importance of deliberate creativity in business and education.
Despite some criticism of his self-promotion, de Bono's ideas have significantly influenced fields such as business management, education, and personal development.
His numerous books and lectures have made creative thinking techniques accessible to a wide audience.
Books by Edward de Bono
Six Thinking Hats
by Edward de Bono
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1985
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177 pages
3.71
13.3K ratings
Business
Psychology
Self Help
Lateral Thinking
by Edward de Bono
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1991
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272 pages
3.76
4.6K ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Business
How to Have a Beautiful Mind
by Edward de Bono
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2004
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232 pages
3.6
2.3K ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
How to Have Creative Ideas
by Edward de Bono
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2007
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224 pages
3.69
418 ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Education
Serious Creativity
by Edward de Bono
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1995
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0 pages
3.83
505 ratings
Business
Psychology
Self Help
Mechanism of Mind
by Edward de Bono
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1976
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288 pages
3.86
160 ratings
Psychology
Personal Development
Philosophy
Lateral Thinking
by Edward de Bono
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2014
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160 pages
3.59
147 ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
Practical Thinking
by Edward de Bono
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1971
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0 pages
3.77
125 ratings
Personal Development
Self Help
Psychology
Six Frames
by Edward de Bono
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2008
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144 pages
3.09
250 ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Science
I Am Right You Are Wrong
by Edward de Bono
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1990
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320 pages
3.79
560 ratings
Psychology
Philosophy
Self Help