one philosophy holds that only god can have an original thought.. and on god can create something.. and since humans are created in the image of god, we can sometimes create something that seems original-- but they are just copies.
an other philosophy holds human are creators, even to the point of having created the idea of god.
yes, there are orignal thinkers. I think Steven Hawkins might be one. i don't understand his thoughts, but many who have more knowledge of the world do understand some of his ideas, and i guess i trust them. Einstein was an original thinker. DaVinci..Newton, others ..
as to whether they were divinely inspired, or demi gods, that is for you to decide.
have i ever had an original thought? yes.. but they were small and fleeting.. If DaVinci was a candle, my thoughts are smaller than static shock, and never as powerful!
