Creative Intuition

A Philosophical Exploration into a Fluid Way of Being
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-29483-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 196 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Routledge/UNISA Press Series

This book explores the intricate relationship between intuition and creativity, offering readers a deep dive into the expanded states of consciousness that fuel innovative thinking. Drawing on psychological theories, including Jung’s exploration of the unconscious, it also:

- Explores the concept of creative intuition and its role in bridging creativity and consciousness.

- Examines Jung’s theories of the unconscious and their relevance to intuitive thinking.

- Provides practical insights into nurturing intuition through meditation and emotional fusion.

- Discusses the interplay between intellect and intuition, offering new ways of knowing reality.

- Offers a comprehensive framework for embracing uncertainty and fostering innovative thinking.

This title has been co-published with UNISA Press. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Zielgruppe

Academic, General, and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hardman, Theresa

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Östliche Religionen Taoismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Buddhismus Zen-Buddhismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Afrikanische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Indische & Asiatische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Kognitionspsychologie Emotion, Motivation, Handlung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Author

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1: Creative intuition – what is it?

- What is creativity?

- What is intuition?

- What is creative intuition?

Chapter 2: An expanded state of consciousness

- Understanding consciousness

- Conscious and unconscious

- Jung's unconscious

- Embodiment – not just in the head

- Ways of knowing reality

- The intellect and intuition

- An expanded state of consciousness

Chapter 3: An open, fluid way of being

- Beyond ego-consciousness

- Different ways of thinking

- Embracing uncertainty

- Revelation

Chapter 4: A focus on the particular

- The problem of the thinking mind

- This thing – the real and the particular

- This thing in this moment – now and Zen

- From the real to images of the possible

Chapter 5: Fusion through emotion

- The role of emotion

- Non-duality

Chapter 6: Nurturing creative intuition – a way of being in the world

- Allowing and surrender

- Alert receptivity

- No words and no thoughts

- Emptiness – the way of meditation

- The importance of time alone

Conclusion

List of References

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Theresa Hardman is adjunct associate professor in Architecture at the University of the Free State, South Africa. She runs her own architectural practice and is a professional heritage practitioner specializing in the vernacular architecture of the Karoo. Many of her projects are based in the Karoo, but she works across South Africa. In 2019, she completed a PhD on “Understanding Creative Intuition – Perspectives from Eastern and Western Philosophy.” With 26 years of experience teaching design and drawing at university, she now facilitates art, qigong, and creativity workshops, as well as weekend retreats focused on nurturing creative intuition. Theresa works in various visual art mediums, including charcoal, pencil, watercolor, ink, monoprint, and linocut printing.