Creativity: Goal or Path? On Meaning of Creativity

Abstract

There is a dilemma to be answered: either has creativity an intrinsic value of its own or it represents but a mean to reach specific end. The axiology of creativity can contribute to solve the problem. The value as such has normative basis based on social imperative “ought toâ€. Twofold axiology (intern and social) stands sometimes in conflict because of presuppositions and false beliefs related to historic state of society. Proposed study makes approach to creativity based on psychology and sociology. The latter relates creativity to social capital. Therefore, concept of creative society of Richard Florida is problematic, since it lacks creative basis for development of social capital in new type of knowledge society.

Keywords: Creativity, Destruction of social capital, Meaning of creativity.