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Michael H.G. Hoffmann |
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Dr. Michael H.G. Hoffmann |
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Associate Professor, Director of the Philosophy, Science, and Technology (PST) program
My research focuses on the question how creativity, cognitive change, and learning can be stimulated by constructing diagrammatic representations, and by experimenting with those representations. This idea has first been developed by Charles S. Peirce in his concept of “diagrammatic reasoning.” In my book Erkenntnisentwicklung. Ein semiotisch-pragmatischer Ansatz (2005), I developed an epistemology of knowledge development that is based on this concept and on Peirce’s semiotics, pragmatism, and philosophy of mathematics. Since 2004, I am developing “Logical Argument Mapping (LAM),” a method and diagrammatic system of representation that is supposed to fulfill an analytical and an interventional function:
· To facilitate the understanding of complex texts and problems, and the process of clarifying one’s own position with regard to these · To facilitate conflict negotiations, problem solving in social settings, processes of deliberation Logical Argument Mapping is a diagrammatic language whose specific function is to promote learning and mutual understanding across disciplinary, cultural, political, religious, and ideological boundaries. It allows to represent the inferential structure of “webs” of mutually supporting beliefs in a way that motivates reflection, criticism, and ongoing refinement or change. Intended applications range from representing scientific knowledge to perspectives that are determined by conflicting interests, values, and world views. This way, Logical Argument Mapping is a tool to use in areas such as philosophy of science, ethics, political theory, conflict research, organization theory, and education. My research focuses on conditions and possibilities of argument mapping from epistemological, cognitive, and semiotic perspectives.
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School of Public Policy |
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February 1, 2009 |