Innovation Research in Technology and Engineering Management

Philosophy may not seem to be an obvious source to discover methods for successful product innovation management. However, this book shows that systematic reflection on the nature of product innovation management, supported by insights from the philosophy of technology, can illuminate the innovation process in technology and engineering.

Marc J. de Vries is Professor of Christian Philosophy of Technology and Professor of Science Education, both at Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. He is also the co-author of Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction for Technology and Business Students (Routledge, 2016).

1. Introduction 2. Philosophical Perspectives on Innovation 3. The Social Dimension of Technology and Engineering 4. Requirements and Constraints in Innovation Design: The Early Phase 5. Methods in Innovation Design: Developing the Product 6. Innovation, Product Design and Research 7. Assessing the Value, Ethical Implications and Impact of Innovation