Search for dissertations about: "Per Sandin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Per Sandin.

2. 1. Technological knowledge and technology education

   Author : Per Norström; Sven Ove Hansson; Per Sandin; Peter Kroes; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; philosophy of technology; epistemology of technology; technology education; technological knowledge; rule of thumb; explanation; Filosofi; Philosophy;

   Abstract : Technological knowledge is of many different kinds, from experience-based know-how in the crafts to science-based knowledge in modern engineering. It is inherently oriented towards being useful in technological activities, such as manufacturing and engineering design. READ MORE

4. 2. Technology education and non-scientific technological knowledge

   Author : Per Norström; Sven Ove Hansson; Per Sandin; Inga-Britt Skogh; Ibo van de Poel; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; rule of thumb; technical knowledge; technological knowledge; technology education; epistemology of technology; design process; modelling;

   Abstract : This thesis consists of two essays and an introduction. The main theme is technological knowledge that is not based on the natural sciences.The first essay is about rules of thumb, which are simple instructions, used to guide actions toward a specific result, without need of advanced knowledge. READ MORE

5. 3. The precautionary principle

   Author : Per Sandin; KTH; []
   Keywords : precautionary principle; precaution; risk;

   Abstract : This thesis aims at providing reasonable explications of theprecautionary principle and the concept of precaution, todefend the precautionary principle against some commoncriticisms, and to give an indication of how the precautionaryprinciple might be operationalised.In Essay I, the concept of precaution is analysed in termsof precautionary actions. READ MORE

6. 4. Better safe than sorry: : Applying philosophical methods to the debate on risk and the precautionary principle

   Author : Per Sandin; Sven Ove Hansson; Karsten Klint Jensen; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Philosophy; conceptual analysis; precautionary pronciple; precaution; risk; risk management; Filosofi; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

   Abstract : The purpose of the present thesis is to apply philosophical methods to the ongoing debate of the precautionary principle, in order to illuminate this debate. The thesis consists of an Introduction and five papers. Paper I con-cerns an objection to the method of conceptual analysis, the Charge from Psychology. READ MORE

7. 5. Aggregating Case Studies of Vehicle Crashes by Means of Causation Charts : An Evaluation and Revision of the Driving Reliability and Error Analysis Method

   Author : Jesper Sandin; Per Lövsund; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Accident; Cause; Classification; Characteristics; Driver; Error; 81 Road: Accidents; 81 Road: Accidents; 841 Road: Road user behaviour; 841 Road: Road user behaviour;

   Abstract : There is a need for increased knowledge about causes to motor-vehicle crashes and their prevention. Multidisciplinary in-depth case studies can provide detailed causation data that is otherwise unattainable. Such data might allow the formulation of hypotheses of causes and causal relationships for further study. READ MORE