Ferguson, E S
Engineering and the Mind's Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262560788
- author:
- Ferguson, E S
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Teaching Mechanical Engineering Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Eugene Ferguson explores the relationship between engineering and nonverbal thinking in this thought-provoking essay. He argues that a well-rounded education in engineering should include an understanding of intuition and visual reasoning, as these skills are essential for working with complex systems.
By examining the limitations of purely mathematical approaches to engineering, Ferguson highlights the importance of developing engineers who can think critically and make connections between theoretical models and real-world applications.
This insightful work challenges traditional views on the role of nonverbal thinking in engineering education, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and human understanding.