The Philosophy of Creativity: New Essays

by Scott Barry Kaufman

Book Overview

Creativity pervades human life. It is the mark of individuality, the vehicle of self-expression, and the engine of progress in every human endeavor. It also raises a wealth of neglected and yet evocative philosophical questions: What is the role of consciousness in the creative process? How does the audience for a work for art influence its creation? How can creativity emerge through childhood pretending? Do great works of literature give us insight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190683759
• ISBN13: 9780190683757
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"