Abstract
The work of Charles S. Peirce provides powerful keys for the study of human creativity. It is possible to argue, based on the pragmatism that Peirce defended, that there is a form of reasoning that joins logical soundness and imagination. Peirce’s scientific method, the power of which lies upon a logical operation called abduction, provides important clues to reach a better understanding on how to make new discoveries, how to embody new ideas in creations, and, ultimately, how to think more creatively and effectively.
In our contribution, the authors have collected a good amount of Peirce’s texts because they provide a wonderful image of the creative spirit of his philosophy and of the relevance of his thought for the philosophy and culture of the twenty-first century.
The chapter is arranged in six sections:
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What Is Creativity According to Charles S. Peirce?
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The Scientific Method: Logic and Imagination.
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Abduction as the Engine of Creativity.
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Abduction and Artistic Creativity.
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Abduction and Creative Life: Self-Control.
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Some Peircean Keys to Foster Creative Thought.
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Barrena, S., Nubiola, J. (2022). Creativity and Abduction According to Charles S. Peirce. In: Magnani, L. (eds) Handbook of Abductive Cognition. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68436-5_18-1
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