http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19860 2026-06-01T18:16:30Z 2026-06-01T18:16:30Z Pirklová, Klára http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19897 2026-03-20T12:52:15Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tytuł: On Creativity, Inutility and Play Autorzy: Pirklová, Klára Abstrakt: The article deals with the topic of play as the background for creativity. Methodologically, the study is based on a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach. This means we do not base our questions on predefined terms, but rather aim to search for them. Thus, in pursuit of questioning the phenomenon of creativity, we explore other phenomena - play, education (paideia) and utility (pragma). To picture the rela tionships between these phenomena we borrow two symbolic figures – Socrates and Pippi Longstocking. Socrates appears here as the symbol of wondering and the antidote to all false sophistication (and thus true education), and Pippi as the exemplar par excellence of free, joyous and thoroughly inutile play. In the article we aim to expose the inutile and creative character of play as its greatest benefit. Our line of questioning follows the traditions of Czech philosophy of education, represented by Jan Patočka.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Hocking, Ian Vernon, David http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19896 2026-03-20T12:37:22Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tytuł: A Bridge Too Far: Conceptual Distance and Creative Ideation Autorzy: Hocking, Ian; Vernon, David Abstrakt: Previous research has shown changing perspectives to be important in problem finding, with viewpoint-based techniques like the 'six thinking hats' and the 'six honest serving men' improving performance (e.g. Vernon & Hocking, 2014). To date, however, evidence for similar techniques based on conceptually 'near' and 'far' cues, where conceptual distance is defined topologically in a semantic space, has shown mixed results. In a sample of 171 participants, we used two standard verbal problem scenarios together with a novel technique comprising six concepts that were either conceptually near or far from the problem scenario. Participants in the experimental group used the concepts when generating solutions; controls were given empty placeholders instead of concepts. Performance was measured for fluency, quality, originality and flexibility. Apart from flexibility, participants did worse when using concepts of either type in comparison to controls. For flexibility, a borderline boost for far concepts was observed (η2 = .03, p = .06). We conclude that the cognitive load overhead introduced by our concept-cueing technique, or any other similar technique that attempts to shape the creative process, needs to be minimised through a variety of methods before we can better determine its usefulness and, thus, the role of conceptual distance in creative problem solving.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Form, Sven http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19895 2026-03-20T11:53:03Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tytuł: Measuring the Aesthetic Success of Books: Can User-driven Databases Fill the Gap? Autorzy: Form, Sven Abstrakt: Researchers that wish to evaluate the aesthetic success or functional creativity of books in the real world need a method to measure the outcome variable. However, sales figures are rarely published. Bestseller lists and expert judgments may not adequately reflect the aesthetic success among the general public. Data available on the platform Goodreads may serve as an alternative for measuring the popularity of books. In the present study, the ratings and number of ratings from Goodreads, as well as the number of literary prizes awarded are compared with the actual number of copies sold for a significant sample, the 98 most bestselling books in the UK from 1998 to 2012. Results indicated that literary prizes cannot serve as a gauge for the popularity of a book. While ratings were associated with copies sold, the number of ratings was a significantly better indicator of the sales figures of a book.

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Kim, Kyung Hee http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19894 2026-03-20T11:27:29Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tytuł: The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking - Figural or Verbal: Which One Should We Use? Autorzy: Kim, Kyung Hee Abstrakt: Kim’s CATs framework (2016) identified creative climates (C), attitudes (A) and thinking (T) skills for innovation. Creativity can be measured by testing and non-testing methods. Testing methods include creativity tests for climate, attitude and thinking skills. Among the creativity tests available, two versions of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking - Figural and Verbal (TTCT-F and V) are most commonly used. I examined the relationships between the two versions as well as their reliability across gender. From preschool children to adults, 994 participants’ scores on the two versions were used. The results showed that scores on the two versions are significantly related, yet TTCT-F is a more comprehensive, reliable and valid measure of creativity than the TTCT-V.

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