Berndtson, Arthur. “A Theory of Radical Creativity.” The Modern Schoolman 53 (Nov. 1975): 1-18.
Abstract
(1) Evaluation of Nietzsche, Bergson, Whitehead on creativity. (2) Creatures: five requirements. Substances are not creatures; positions are creatures with minimal novelty; forms are principal creatures. (3) Creators: five requirements. Power meets them. Matter and mind are not basic creators. (4) Creative acts: no technique or explanation. Creation of forms requires plurality of powers and resistance. Created forms serve further acts of creation by setting limits and providing direction; they are secondary creators. (5) Creativity: consists of powers and forms in creative acts. (6) Timeless beings: transcendent universals and deity; impair creativity. [Abstract from The Philosopher’s Index]