Jack London: A Case Study of Moral Creativity

Abstract

This case study of Jack London seeks to find the roots of his moral creativity. After identifying the attributes of creativity and moral creativity, the article examine the life of London, extracting the features that appear to have made him one of the most prolific and popular American authors and, in particular, committed him to the welfare of the working classes of the world. The article concludes by examining the educational implications of the case study.

I acknowledge the helpful suggestions of the Editor, Mark Runco, and anonymous reviewers.