Based on the analysis of creativity’s substance — labor — and metamorphosis of its tools the essence of creative activity and features of its specifi c kinds are revealed. The location of technical creativity in human way of life is shown. Also historical conditions of technical activities’ genesis and thus its essential characteristics were identifi ed. The development of technical activities and creativity leading to the formation of scientifi c and technical creativity is analyzed.
Technical Creativity: Essence, Genesis, and Development
Written by A. I. Komarov
Keywords: labor; contradiction; practice; initiative; creativity; knowledge; crafts; appliances; technical activities; engineering activities; scientifi c and technical creativity.
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