The Future of Engineering
Philosophical Foundations, Ethical Problems and Application Cases
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Beschreibung
In a world permeated by digital technology, engineering is involved in every aspect of human life. Engineers address a wider range of design problems than ever before, raising new questions and challenges regarding their work, as boundaries between engineering, management, politics, education and art disappear in the face of comprehensive socio-technical systems. It is therefore necessary to review our understanding of engineering practice, expertise and responsibility.
This book advances the idea that the future of engineering will not be driven by a static view of a closed discipline, but rather will result from a continuous dialogue between different stakeholders involved in the design and application of technical artefacts. Based on papers presented at the 2016 conference of the forum for Philosophy, Engineering and Technology (fPET) in Nuremberg, Germany, the book features contributions by philosophers, engineers and managers from academia and industry, who discuss current and upcoming issues in engineering from a wide variety of different perspectives. They cover topics such as problem solving strategies and value-sensitive design, experimentation and simulation, engineering knowledge and education, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, risk and privacy.
The different contributions in combination draw a comprehensive picture of efforts worldwide to come to terms with engineering, its foundations in philosophy, the ethical problems it causes, and its effect on the ongoing development of society.
Examines contemporary challenges to engineering's identity as a profession and its role in society Creates promising connections between different disciplines and views from different cultures Includes papers by both established experts and upcoming stars in the field
Autor*in
Albrecht Fritzsche
Themen in »The Future of Engineering«
Philosophy of Engineering Engineering Ethics Philosophy and Innovation Technology Assessment fPET Forum on philosophy, engineering and technology SPT Society for philosophy and technology Engineering education Reliability of Engineering Engineering and Economy Alternative approaches to engineering Change in engineering The role of the engineer Engineering Economics