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Philosophical, Logical and Scientific Perspectives in Engineering
Zekai Sen
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Description for Philosophical, Logical and Scientific Perspectives in Engineering
Hardback. In a stimulating exploration of the role played by philosophy, logic, and science in the study of engineering, this book aims to rekindle creativity and innovation among budding engineers by advocating the rich benefits of a broader conceptual framework. Series: Intelligent Systems Reference Library. Num Pages: 271 pages, 71 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HP; TBC; TBD; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 573.
This book highlights and explains the significance of philosophical, logical, and scientific principles for engineering education/training and engineering works. In so doing, it aims to help to rectify the neglect of philosophy and logic in current education and training programs, which emphasize analytical and numerical methods at the expense of the innovative practical and creative abilities so important for engineering in the past. Individual chapters examine the relation of philosophy, logic, and science to engineering, drawing attention to, for example, the significance of ethics, the relevance of the philosophy of science, and the increasing importance of application of fuzzy logic ... Read more
This book highlights and explains the significance of philosophical, logical, and scientific principles for engineering education/training and engineering works. In so doing, it aims to help to rectify the neglect of philosophy and logic in current education and training programs, which emphasize analytical and numerical methods at the expense of the innovative practical and creative abilities so important for engineering in the past. Individual chapters examine the relation of philosophy, logic, and science to engineering, drawing attention to, for example, the significance of ethics, the relevance of the philosophy of science, and the increasing importance of application of fuzzy logic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
Series
Intelligent Systems Reference Library
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319017419
SKU
V9783319017419
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Zekai Sen
Prof. Zekâi Şen is a researcher at the Civil Engineering Faculty, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. He has worked in various countries and in different faculties, such as earth sciences, hydrogeology, astronautics and aeronautics, and meteorology. His main interests are hydrology, water resources, hydrogeology, hydrometeorology, hydraulics, philosophy of science, and history, and he has acted as a national and international consultant ... Read more
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