Review of The Problem of Genius

Abstract

Reviews the book, The Problem of Genius by Wilhelm Lange-Eichbaum (see record 1932-10467-000 ). According to Lange-Eichbaum's concept, the problem of genius, is a very different problem from that of exceptional and remarkable talent. To Lange-Eiehbaum the talented individual is one who merely possesses unusual hereditary endowment. Talent therefore is inborn and it may or it may not be recognized. The genius on the other hand is one who brings us values and who is revered by numerous persons. In other words, the genius is, by definition, one who has been recognized as such. It is apparent at once that both the findings and the conclusions of Lange-Eichbaum are diametrically opposed to those which are set forth by Miss Catherine Cox in Vol II of the Stanford Genetic Studies of Genius. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)