Creativity Is More Than Silly, More Than Art, More Than Good: The Diverse Career of Arthur Cropley

Abstract

In this article, I highlight some of Arthur Cropley's work that has been the most influential to me as a scholar. Cropley's work has continually pushed the boundaries by exploring what creativity is and isn't, squashing myths, and not making assumptions. I specifically discuss Cropley's research and theory on the importance of convergent thinking, on the role of creativity in science and engineering, and on the potential for evil with creativity.