Creativity, knowledge and artificial intelligence
A popperian epistemological perspective
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-4174.37.2026e75481Parole chiave:
Karl R. Popper, Philosophy of Science, Creativity Studies, Epistemology, Artificial IntelligenceAbstract
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This article examines the philosophical and epistemological framework developed by Karl R. Popper in order to assess its relevance as a cognitive approach to the study of creativity. The paper first outlines the philosophical foundations that inform Popper’s conception of reality and knowledge, and then analyzes the epistemological scope and limits of his perspective. Particular attention is given to his methodological proposal and to the parallels he establishes between scientific inquiry and artistic creation. On this basis, the study relates several of Popper’s epistemological categories to the field of creativity, exploring their potential as analytical tools for understanding creative processes and evaluating knowledge claims within this domain. The article also considers the prospective implications of this framework in the context of the rapidly expanding generative capacities of Artificial Intelligence, suggesting that Popper’s epistemology may provide a useful conceptual lens for interpreting emerging transformations in contemporary creative practices.
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