Defying philosophical analysis
Description
For philosophers, the analysis of the concept of function has the goal of providing an unambiguous and precise definition, and the removal of ambiguity is seen as something that will advance the engineering sciences. In design methodology, this ideal is hardly endorsed but ambiguity of functional descriptions is an accepted phenomenon. In his presentation, the speaker argues why engineers give the concept of function a flexible meaning, and considers the implications for philosophical analysis.
Prior to the lecture, the General Membership Meeting of the Philosophy & Engineering Section will be held from 18:00. When registering, please indicate whether you would like to participate
Speaker(s)
Pieter Vermaas is associate professor at the Philosophy Section of TU Delft. His research topics are technical artefacts, technical functions and design methods. Click on the link below for more information on his personal webpage
Location
Utrecht
Organiser
Philosophy & Technology
Name and contact details for information
Further information from drs.ing. Henk Uijttenhout (vz), tel: 070 - 3875293 / 06 - 26715554 or via the e-mail address below