A comparative study on the role of analogical reasoning in sustainable problem solving
Author(s)
Advisor
Afacan, YaseminDate
2017-06Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
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Abstract
Analogy is the name given to the process of receiving knowledge from a learned and
an experienced concept and using the acquired knowledge in a new concept.
Analogical reasoning is a concept, which is commonly used in design education and
problem solving. Analogical reasoning can be used as an help in the process of
problem solving. Sustainability is a concept, which can be interpreted differently
according to the field of use. The concept of sustainability should be an essential part
of design education and combined with its entire curriculum. In the scope of this
knowledge, this thesis aims to find out whether the use of analogical reasoning in the
sustainable problem solving process improves the overall solution and simplifies the
process or not.