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Defining Creativity with Discovery
The standard definition of creativity has enabled significant empirical and theoretical advances, yet contains philosophical conundrums concerning the nature of novelty and the role of recognition and values. In this work we offer an act of conceptual valeting that addresses these issues and in doing so, argue that creativity definitions can be extended through the use of discovery. Drawing on dispositional realist philosophy we outline why adding the discovery and bringing into being of new possibilities to the definition of creativity can aid theoretical understanding and empirical investigation. Having outlined the case for defining creativity with discovery, three distinct types of discovery of possibility, within four domains of creative action, and two types of bringing into being are examined for their theoretical and empirical value. We conclude with reflection on future research into the identification and development of creative potential.
Defining Creativity with Discovery
The standard definition of creativity has enabled significant empirical and theoretical advances, yet contains philosophical conundrums concerning the nature of novelty and the role of recognition and values. In this work we offer an act of conceptual valeting that addresses these issues and in doing so, argue that creativity definitions can be extended through the use of discovery. Drawing on dispositional realist philosophy we outline why adding the discovery and bringing into being of new possibilities to the definition of creativity can aid theoretical understanding and empirical investigation. Having outlined the case for defining creativity with discovery, three distinct types of discovery of possibility, within four domains of creative action, and two types of bringing into being are examined for their theoretical and empirical value. We conclude with reflection on future research into the identification and development of creative potential.
Defining Creativity with Discovery
Martin, Lee (author) / Wilson, Nick (author)
2017-10-01
Martin , L & Wilson , N 2017 , ' Defining Creativity with Discovery ' , CREATIVITY RESEARCH JOURNAL , vol. 29 , no. 04 , pp. 417-425 . https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2017.1376543
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
710
Feature: The hidden roots of human discovery and creativity
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