Worldmaking : psychology and the ideology of creativity (2015)

by Michael Hanchett Hanson

Series: Palgrave Studies in the Theory and History of Psychology

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Michael Hanchett Hanson weaves together the history of the development of the psychological concepts of creativity with social constructivist views of power dynamics and pragmatic insights. He provides an engaging, thought-provoking analysis to interest anyone involved with creativity, from psychologists and educators to artists and philosophers.… (more)

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Worldmaking: Psychology and the Ideology of Creativity

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2015

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For two departed friends.
Joe Wood, a master of the word and instigator of change:
Like many he touched, I remain inspired by
his generous spirit
and intellectual courage.
Luciana Steinzor, who provoked, challenged and
supported this book.
She was a wise psychologist, philosopher and friend

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Humanity faces unprecedented social, economic, political and ecological challenges. Old ways have proven inadequate. Our problems call for new solutions. Today’s Edisons, Ghandis, Curies and Picassos will be essential to making a sustainable future of prosperity and peace. Just as the world desperately needs creativity, our economy demands it. To participate and succeed in shaping the future everyone must be free to achieve his or her creative potential. Doing so will be not only good for the world but will also bring happiness and a sense of fulfillment as people exercise this most innately human aspect of their being.

While not from an actual text, this type of rhetoric will be familiar to anyone who reads creativity literature.

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Michael Hanchett Hanson weaves together the history of the development of the psychological concepts of creativity with social constructivist views of power dynamics and pragmatic insights. He provides an engaging, thought-provoking analysis to interest anyone involved with creativity, from psychologists and educators to artists and philosophers.

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