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Towards an ontology of design: lessons from C-K design theory and Forcing

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  • Armand Hatchuel

    (CGS i3 - Centre de Gestion Scientifique i3 - Mines Paris - PSL (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) - PSL - Université Paris sciences et lettres - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Benoit Weil

    (CGS i3 - Centre de Gestion Scientifique i3 - Mines Paris - PSL (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) - PSL - Université Paris sciences et lettres - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Pascal Le Masson

    (CGS i3 - Centre de Gestion Scientifique i3 - Mines Paris - PSL (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris) - PSL - Université Paris sciences et lettres - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

In this paper we present new propositions about the ontology of design and a clarification of its position in the general context of rationality and knowledge. We derive such ontology from a comparison between formal design theories developed in two different scientific fields: Engineering and Set theory. We first build on the evolution of design theories in engineering, where the quest for domain-independence and " generativity " has led to formal approaches, likewise C-K theory, that are independent of what has to be designed. Then we interpret Forcing, a technique in Set theory developed for the controlled invention of new sets, as a general design theory. Studying similarities and differences between C-K theory and Forcing, we find a series of common notions like " d-ontologies " , " generic expansion " , " object revision " , " preservation of meaning " and " K-reordering ". They form altogether an " ontology of design " which is consistent with unique aspects of design.

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  • Armand Hatchuel & Benoit Weil & Pascal Le Masson, 2013. "Towards an ontology of design: lessons from C-K design theory and Forcing," Post-Print hal-01485098, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-01485098
    DOI: 10.1007/s00163-012-0144-y
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    1. Pascal Le Masson & Armand Hatchuel & Olga Kokshagina & Benoit Weil, 2015. "Generic technique and the dynamics of technologies: using matroid and design theory to design techniques with systemic impact," Post-Print hal-01154149, HAL.
    2. Blanche Segrestin & Franck Aggeri & Albert David & Pascal Le Masson, 2017. "Armand Hatchuel and the Refoundation of Management Research: Design Theory and the Epistemology of Collective Action," Post-Print hal-01516296, HAL.
    3. Pascal Le Masson & Armand Hatchuel & Benoit Weil, 2015. "Design theory at Bauhaus: teaching “splitting” knowledge," Post-Print hal-01243332, HAL.
    4. Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil & Olga Kokshagina, 2015. "A new perspective for risk management: a study of the design of generic technology with a matroid model in C-K theory," Post-Print hal-01083249, HAL.
    5. Ehud Kroll & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2022. "Abduction And Design Theory: Disentangling The Two Notions To Unbound Generativity In Science," Post-Print hal-03609911, HAL.
    6. Armand Hatchuel & Milena Klasing Chen, 2017. "Creativity under Strong Constraints: the Hidden Influence of Design Models traduction," Post-Print hal-01465689, HAL.
    7. Salembier, Chloé & Segrestin, Blanche & Berthet, Elsa & Weil, Benoît & Meynard, Jean-Marc, 2018. "Genealogy of design reasoning in agronomy: Lessons for supporting the design of agricultural systems," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 164(C), pages 277-290.
    8. Blanche Segrestin & Franck Aggeri & Pascal Le Masson & Albert David, 2017. "Armand Hatchuel and the Refoundation of Management Research," Post-Print hal-01534794, HAL.
    9. Sylvain Lenfle & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2014. "Using design theory to characterize various forms of breakthrough R&D projects and their management: revisiting Manhattan & Polaris," Post-Print hal-01002713, HAL.
    10. Marine Agogue & Mats Lundqvist & Karen Williams Middleton, 2015. "Mindful Deviation through Combining Causation and Effectuation: A Design Theory-Based Study of Technology Entrepreneurship," Post-Print hal-01196125, HAL.
    11. Pascal Le Masson & Armand Hatchuel & Olga Kokshagina & Benoit Weil, 2016. "Designing techniques for systemic impact: lessons from C-K theory and matroid structures," Post-Print hal-01389630, HAL.
    12. Pascal Le Masson & Armand Hatchuel & Benoit Weil, 2016. "Innovation theory and the logic of generativity: from optimization to design, a new post-decisional paradigm in management science," Post-Print hal-01481881, HAL.
    13. Pierre-Antoine Arrighi & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil & Akin Kazakçi, 2016. "Uncovering the specificities of CAD tools for industrial design with design theory – style models for generic singularity," Post-Print hal-01389651, HAL.
    14. Benjamin Cabanes & Stéphane Hubac & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2021. "Improving reliability engineering in product development based on design theory: the case of FMEA in the semiconductor industry," Post-Print hal-03143866, HAL.
    15. Pascal Le Masson & Armand Hatchuel & Benoit Weil, 2016. "Design theory at Bauhaus: teaching 'splitting' knowledge," Post-Print hal-01481058, HAL.
    16. Marine Agogué & Armand Hatchuel, 2015. "Reinventing classics: the hidden design strategies of renowned chefs," Post-Print hal-01252978, HAL.

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