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Title: The Age of Synthesis

The Age of Synthesis

A Treatise and Sourcebook

by Carl W. Hall (Author)
©1995 Others XVI, 228 Pages
Science, Society & Culture
Series: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI Studies) , Volume 16

Summary

This century is widely recognized as the Age of Analysis. A posteriori evidence is accumulating to demonstrate that the next century will be the Age of Synthesis. Synthesis will supplement analysis as a major thrust in our technological society. Synthesis requires a vision to project into the future, and demands a more holistic approach. Synthesis can help reduce the «two cultures» syndrome. Both natural and unnatural or human-made systems, involving the arts, sciences, the professions, and the applied fields, are discussed, as well as the philosophy of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and many other recognized philosophers.

Details

Pages
XVI, 228
Year
1995
ISBN (Hardcover)
9780820424552
Language
English
Keywords
Analysis Future Holistic approach
Published
New York, Bern, Berlin, Frankfurt/M., Paris, Wien, 1995. XVI, 228 pp.

Biographical notes

Carl W. Hall (Author)

The Author: Carl W. Hall, Ph.D., P.E., is a consultant in Arlington, VA. He retired from the National Science Foundation in 1990 and was Dean of Engineering at Washington State University from 1970-1982. He has served as an officer of several engineering and science organizations and is member of the National Academy of Engineering. He has degrees from Ohio State University, University of Delaware, and Michigan State University, and participated in the SMG Program at Harvard University. Dr. Hall has taught the university-wide honors course at Washington State University on Technology & Society.

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