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Focusing on the phenomenon of symbol formation, this work explores how sensory perception of symbolic forms influences scientific inquiry, drawing on historical examples from figures like Copernicus and Einstein. It critiques traditional research methods for overlooking the researcher’s role in synthesizing epistemological and psychological elements. Employing heuristic, semiotic, and multicultural perspectives, the study examines the intricate relationship between the researcher and symbolic forms, offering insights valuable to scientists, artists, and anyone intrigued by the creative process.

The history of Western research and academic theory provides many examples of how the sensory perception of symbolic forms during focused inquiry guided scientists in their search for novel solutions. Well-known cases are the research of Copernicus, Einstein, Kekulé, Kepler, and Poincaré. Despite the existence of anecdotal accounts of these experiences across fields, the actual investigation of symbol formation during the creative process of rigorous inquiry has largely been neglected because traditional research approaches do not recognize the researcher as the locus of synthesis of epistemological and psychological elements. This original work presents an investigation of the phenomenon of symbol formation in the creative process of disciplined inquiry. The research framework of the study considers heuristic, semiotic, and multicultural perspectives. The study provides an in-depth look at the relationship between researcher, symbolic form, and the development of novel understanding. The book is addressed to scientists, artists, and others interested in the complex nature of the creative process.