While this thread came up - I have tried to find good references on
what is the difference between the 'designer' tradition and the
'engineer' tradition. I subscribe to the view that there is alot of
designing in engineering, but still there is also a very strong
tradition of 'thinking like an engineer'. In the same vein, there is
a lot of engineering in design. Many people live within both
environments without trouble. But where is the difference between the
traditions?
I assume that there is some kind of an engineering tradition very
strongly present in the institutions that teach engineering, and
there may be some great books that are some kind of fundamental
resources for articulating that tradition. I used to study hang
around in a technical university for some time in my youth, and while
I felt the spirit and attitude, I unfortunately did not encounter
these kinds of books or articulations.
Can some list members share their views and maybe point out good materials?
Thanks already for the Vincenti contribution!
cheers, kh
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At 11:53 -0700 11.2.2003, Jon Nelson wrote:
>Vincenti's purpose seems to be to on the "intellectual content of
>engineering." Hence the title of his book, "What Engineers Know and How They
>Know It." He defines six categories of knowledge. He admits [...]
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