Description
Creativity is usually seen as a good thing, but why? The Creativity Advantage first offers an overview of creativity studies with an emphasis on the little-discussed benefits of being creative. These include how creativity can lead to self-insight, help people heal, forge connections with others, inspire drive, and enable people to leave behind a meaningful legacy. Written in an engaging style and illustrated with interesting anecdotal material, this book offers a new perspective on creativity scholarship that can serve as an introduction to the field for newcomers or as a way to encourage new avenues for research.
Table of Contents
Preface; Part I. The Basics of Creativity: 1. To define the undefinable; 2. From tiny to small. 3. How everyday magic works; 4. Stumbling toward genius; 5. An overwhelming question; Part II. The Benefits of Creativity: 6. Self-insight; 7. Healing; 8. Connection; 9. Drive; 10. Legacy; Afterword.
