Thomas Fisher
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- January 2017
- ISBN:
- 9780816698875
- eISBN:
- 9781452954264
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- DOI:
- 10.5749/minnesota/9780816698875.003.0003
- Subject:
- Art, Design
This chapter explores the “abductive” logic that underlies design; often viewed as subjective and intuitive, design actually follows a rigorous process that complements other forms of reasoning and ...
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This chapter explores the “abductive” logic that underlies design; often viewed as subjective and intuitive, design actually follows a rigorous process that complements other forms of reasoning and that underlies most creative activity. Its lateral, connective ways of working emerges through the insights of Charles Sanders Pierce, whose pragmatist philosophy provides guidance on how best to judge design merit, based on its consequences in addition to its intentionsLess
This chapter explores the “abductive” logic that underlies design; often viewed as subjective and intuitive, design actually follows a rigorous process that complements other forms of reasoning and that underlies most creative activity. Its lateral, connective ways of working emerges through the insights of Charles Sanders Pierce, whose pragmatist philosophy provides guidance on how best to judge design merit, based on its consequences in addition to its intentions
