Contributions to a Philosophy of Technology Studies in the Structure of Thinking in the Technological Sciences
The highly sophisticated techniques of modern engineering are normally conceived of in practical terms. Corresponding to the instrumental function of technology, they are designed to direct the forces of nature according to human purposes. Yet, as soon as the realm of mere skills is exceeded, the in...
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| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1974, 1974
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1974 |
| Series: | Theory and Decision Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- On the Concepts of ‘Technology’ and ‘Technological Sciences’
- Technology as Applied Science
- The Confusion Between Science and Technology in the Standard Philosophies of Science
- The Need for Corroboration. Comments on J. Agassi’s Paper
- Planning for Success. A Reply to J. O. Wisdom
- Rules for Making Discoveries. Reply to J. Agassi
- The Structure of Thinking in Technology
- The Social Character of Technological Problems. Comments on Skolimowski’s Paper
- Technology and Natural Science — A Methodological Investigation
- Scientific Method — A Triad
- Specific Features of Technology in Its Interrelation with Natural Science
- On the Classification of the Technological Sciences
- Instrumentalization of Actions
- A Philosophy of Engineering Design
- The Design Method — A Scientific Approach to Valid Design
- Three-Dimensional Morphology of Systems Engineering
- The Role of Experiments in Applied Science — Letters to the Editor by A. J. S. Pippard, W. A. Tuplin, E. McEwen, and Your Reviewer
- The Role of Apparatus in Cognition and Its Classification
- Select Bibliography
- Index of Names
- Index of Subjects