MITLinguistics and Philosophy24.263
The Nature of Creativity
Singer's exploration of creativity across art, science, philosophy, everyday life. The course pairs with his own book of the same name.
Syllabus
- Week 1
What is creativity? Definitions and theories
- Week 2
Creativity in art
- Week 3
Creativity in science
- Week 4
Creativity in philosophy
- Week 5
Creativity in everyday life
- Week 6
Imagination and reality
- Week 7
Inspiration; the creative process
- Week 8
Creativity and emotion
- Week 9
Creativity and value