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