The Psychology of Great People

This book is a reissue of the popular work by French philosopher Henri Joly (1839–1925), dedicated to the psychology of great people. The author examines a wide range of issues related to the characteristics of the psyche of geniuses: he... touches upon the topic of preparing a genius through the cultural growth of the people, explores the influence of family inheritance, and addresses the influence of the environment in which such a person lives. And, of course, he does not overlook the question of inspiration — where it comes from and what it brings with it. By reading this book, you will discover the amazing world of great people — those who, through their titanic work, enable humanity to make qualitative leaps forward, those who, disregarding the conventions and prejudices of their time, boldly «cut» windows into the future. And it may happen that you too will someday find your talent and understand your purpose, accepting from the hands of geniuses the baton of progress and evolution. This edition is intended for a wide range of readers.