engineering reasoning and ethical deliberation
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Engineering Reasoning and Ethical DeliberationJON ALAN SCHMIDT, PE, SECBBURNS & MCDONNELL, KANSAS CITY, MO
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Summary
Scientific ReasoningEngineering ReasoningEthical Deliberation
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Scientific Reasoning
Irritation of DoubtProcess of InquiryFixation of Belief
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The Logic of Inquiry
Abduction/RetroductionDeductionInduction/Adduction
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Engineering Reasoning
Irritation of DissatisfactionProcess of IngenuityFixation of Satisfaction
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The Logic of Ingenuity
Abductive AspectDeductive AspectInductive Aspect
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Engineering Design
Conceive the ArtifactDescribe the ArtifactBuild and Test the Artifact
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Engineering Design
Conceive the ArtifactAnalyze the Artifact
Describe the ArtifactBuild the Artifact
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Engineering Analysis
Create DiagramWork Out ConsequencesAdequate Substitute for
Actual Evaluation
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Engineering Analysis
Capture Significant RelationsRepresentational SystemBased on Previous Inductive
Investigations
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The Logic of Ingenuity
Design Particular Artifacts for Specific Purposes
Solve Real Problems by Analyzing Fictitious Ones
Simulate Contingent Events with Necessary Reasoning
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Ethical Reasoning
Irritation of UncertaintyProcess of DeliberationFixation of Decision
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Ethical DeliberationIdealsIntentionRules of ConductResolutionDeterminationReview
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Ethical DeliberationIdeals = Framing HypothesesIntention = PurposeRules of Conduct = HeuristicsResolution = ModelDetermination = JudgmentReview = Observation
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Ethical Deliberation
Engineering = Especially Systematic Way of Willing
Model Need Not Be Quantitative (Narrative?)
Habits of Matter (Inveterate) vs. Habits of Mind (Malleable)
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The Logic of Ingenuity
Imagine PossibilitiesAssess AlternativesChoose One to Actualize
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