Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Values in engineering models: social ramifications of modeling in engineering design
We discuss whether, and if so, in which ways, engineering models are value-laden. In doing so, we propose to distinguish between ‘embedded values’, which are values built into the model, be it intentionally or unintentionally, and ‘implied values’ which are value-laden consequences of the intended use of the models. We present six examples of engineering models and discuss in which ways they are value-laden. On the basis of our empirical material, we elaborate on two mechanisms by which models can become value-laden: indeterminacy of models and the reduction of complexity in modeling.
Values in engineering models: social ramifications of modeling in engineering design
We discuss whether, and if so, in which ways, engineering models are value-laden. In doing so, we propose to distinguish between ‘embedded values’, which are values built into the model, be it intentionally or unintentionally, and ‘implied values’ which are value-laden consequences of the intended use of the models. We present six examples of engineering models and discuss in which ways they are value-laden. On the basis of our empirical material, we elaborate on two mechanisms by which models can become value-laden: indeterminacy of models and the reduction of complexity in modeling.
Values in engineering models: social ramifications of modeling in engineering design
Zwart, Sjoerd D. (Autor:in) / Jacobs, Johannes (Autor:in) / van de Poel, Ibo (Autor:in)
Engineering Studies ; 5 ; 93-116
01.08.2013
24 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Engineering and the values of social justice
| Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2010
| British Library Online Contents | 2010