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The Reconceptualization of Insight: Insight as Overcoming Fixedness

Authors

  • Ilya Yu. Vladimirov Institute of Psychology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 13/1, Yaroslavskaya str., Moscow, 129366, Russian Federation; Demidov Yaroslavl State University, 14, Sovetskaya str., Yaroslavl, 150003, Russian Federation.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21146/0042-8744-2022-12-201-211

Keywords:

insight, fixedness, insight problem solving paradigm, reflection, post-non-classical rationality, conceptualization, metaphor

Abstract

The analysis of theoretical constructs is very important for experimental science because they guide research process. This problem is especially important for In­sight problem solving, one of the experimental paradigms for research in creativ­ity. It has a tradition of reflecting the research methods limitations, but the limi­tations introduced by the theorist are not discussed. We discuss the principles of reflecting upon theoretical constructs in this area of research, formulated in the context of post-nonclassical rationality. We then analyze evolution and di­alogue of different ways of conceptualizations of creativity in insight problem solving: creativity as illumination, creativity as insight, creativity as a moving towards a solution, creativity as overcoming limitations. The heuristic power of conceptualizations and their ability to functionally explain the phenomenon of insight solutions are discussed. In resume we postulate the principles of analy­sis of theoretical constructs and concepts in the field of insight research which allow to bear in mind the influence introduced by the theorist.

Published

2022-12-31

Versions

Issue

No. 12 (2022)

Section

Letters to Editors

How to Cite

[1]
2022. The Reconceptualization of Insight: Insight as Overcoming Fixedness. Voprosy Filosofii. 12 (Dec. 2022), 201–211. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21146/0042-8744-2022-12-201-211.