工程研究——跨学科视野中的工程2025，Vol.17Issue(2)：152-164,13.DOI:10.3724/j.issn.1674-4969.20250050
设计哲学:问题域、核心范畴和核心命题
Philosophy of Design:Problem Domain,Core Categories,and Core Propositions
摘要
Abstract
This paper delves into the problem domain,core category,and core proposition of the philosophy of design.Design,being the inaugural and crucial phase of engineering activities,saw a prolonged separation from philosophy in history.Yet,with the evolution of modern design and philosophy,their intersection gave birth to the philosophy of design.Centering on design as its core category,this philosophy explores the"Dao of design,"with its core proposition lying in the interaction and integration of the"Four Principles"(human principle,event principle,thing principle,and artifact principle)to uncover the essence and laws of design. The paper starts by examining the significance of design and its turbulent development in China's academic disciplines.Design holds a leading position in engineering activities.While engineers place great emphasis on design,adherents of scientism undervalue it.In China,the discipline of design has experienced a tortuous journey,with its name and classification undergoing significant changes,from"applied arts"to"artistic design",and finally emerging as a first-level discipline under the category of interdisciplinary studies. Next,the paper explores how design and philosophy evolved from separation to intersection.In ancient times,engineering knowledge and philosophical thought were disconnected,but after the Industrial Revolution,the growth of engineering education brought engineering and philosophy closer.Since the late 20th century,shifting perceptions in both the engineering and philosophical worlds have led to the gradual clarification of the design philosophy problem domain,with related research and publications propelling it into a distinct philosophical field. In terms of design activity classification and the core category of design philosophy,the paper divides design into three basic types:artistic design,engineering and technical design,and social design.This classification impacts design studies and philosophy,necessitating both separate and holistic research approaches to build a comprehensive theoretical system. Finally,the paper elaborates on the core proposition of design philosophy:the"Dao of design"as the integration of the"Four Principles".The human principle focuses on relationships and guidelines among designers and other stakeholders;the event principle highlights design's procedural nature;the thing principle concerns natural objects'laws;and the artifact principle relates to artificial objects'design.The interaction of these four principles constitutes the core of design philosophy. Currently in its early stage,design philosophy requires cross-border cooperation between the design and philosophy communities to establish its category and proposition systems,driving its future development.关键词
工程哲学/设计哲学/工程问题/范畴/事理/器理Key words
philosophy of engineering/philosophy of design/engineering problems/categories/event principle(事理,Shi Li)/artifact principle(器理,Qi Li)引用本文复制引用
李伯聪..设计哲学:问题域、核心范畴和核心命题[J].工程研究——跨学科视野中的工程,2025,17(2):152-164,13.基金项目
教育部哲学社会科学研究重大课题攻关项目:工程科学哲学基本理论问题研究(23JZD006) （23JZD006）
