Kieran, ML (2016) Creativity. In: Carroll, N and Gibson, J, (eds.) The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Literature. Routledge Philosophy Companions . Routledge ISBN 9780415889728
Abstract
This piece is an accessible introduction to thinking philosophically about literary creativity. The article characterises literary creativity, outlines types of creativity, looks at the role of canonicity and tradition, considers inspiration, irrationality and links to mental illness, how to think of literary creativity as a craft and the role that character plays in being creative.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016, Routledge. This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Literature on 09 Dec 2015 available online: http://www.routledge.com/9780415889728. |
Keywords: | literary creativity; creativity; definition; types of literary creativity; canonicity and literary tradition; irrationality; inspiration; mental illness; creative writing; creativity and character |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (Leeds) > School of Philosophy (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Leverhulme Trust RF-2012-312 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 23 Feb 2017 15:10 |
Last Modified: | 11 Aug 2017 00:51 |
Published Version: | http://www.routledge.com/9780415889728 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Routledge |
Series Name: | Routledge Philosophy Companions |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:111553 |