Irving Massey Books

A groundbreaking investigation into what neuroscience can and cannot tell us about the creation and appreciation of visual art, literature, and music.

Exploring the concept of nonsense, this book delves into its significance in everyday language and thought. Irving Massey, a leading expert, draws on nearly four decades of research to examine the historical, aesthetic, neurological, and psychological aspects of nonsense. His unique writing style incorporates overlap, repetition, and contradiction, inviting readers to appreciate nonsense as an essential element of human experience. Through this lens, the book challenges conventional interpretations and encourages a broader understanding of communication and cognition.