The need to create art is found in every human society, manifest in many different ways across many different cultures. Is this universal need rooted in our evolutionary past? 'The Art Instinct' reveals that it is, combining evolutionary psychology with aesthetics to shed new light on fascinating questions about the nature of art.
Denis Dutton Books
Denis Dutton founded and edited the influential website Arts and Letters Daily, recognized by The Guardian as the world's best website. He also established and guided the journal Philosophy and Literature, solidifying his impact on online and print intellectual discourse.


The Concept of Creativity in Science and Art
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading