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2 results in Creativity and the Arts in Context

Dark Creativity
  • Good Ideas for Bad Deeds
  • Hansika Kapoor
  • Coming soon
  • Expected online publication date:
    April 2027
    Print publication:
    30 April 2027
  • Dark Creativity shatters the myth that creativity is always good, providing a comprehensive and scientific exploration of how human ingenuity is deliberately deployed for malevolent or selfish ends. By introducing the novel AMORAL model, this book systematically maps the full spectrum of harmful acts and behaviours related to dark creativity – ranging from self-interest to outright evil. It advances a theory of the drivers of dark, yet original, behaviour, including the psychological profiles of the Dark Tetrad (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) and the processes of deception, manipulation, and coercion. In addition to presenting varied case studies from across the globe, the text also explores the intersection of creativity and technology, for example, in AI-driven disinformation. It is an essential resource for those seeking to identify and understand the ingenious forces behind the world's most insidious acts.

Why the Arts Matter
  • How Art Shapes Our Thinking, Identity, and Wellbeing
  • Aleksandra Sherman, Clair Morrissey
  • Published online:
    25 June 2026
    Print publication:
    16 July 2026
  • The arts are many things: a source of entertainment, an industry, and even in some cases a luxury item or status symbol. In this book, a philosopher and a cognitive scientist argue that, most foundationally, the arts are fundamental to who we are, a source of transformation and transcendence. Drawing on real-world examples – from visual art and poetry, to music and performance – they offer a powerful framework for understanding how art engagement fosters intellectual growth and emotional insight. Each chapter features thought-provoking artworks that invite readers to reflect on their own experiences and grapple with essential questions about empathy, creativity, and what it means to live well. Rich in scholarship yet grounded in everyday relevance, this work offers fresh ways to think about the role of the arts in both individual and collective life. It offers the perfect jumping-off point for anyone curious about how the arts shape our minds.