A Philosophical View On The Definition Of Innovation

By Priscilla Sims


Innovation has always been a part of history. Nobody gives the definition of innovation much thought, not until the 19th century. Its significance has been given attention as its results continues to expand. A school of thought has been dedicated on it.

The 1960s marked the birth of a new study focusing on innovation. It is becoming evident that this movement has offered humanity major contributions. Its existence has been responsible for the changes of all aspects that everyone has. Everything that can be seen and felt most likely has a connection to it.

Every field is affected by this process. Religion, science, technology, history, lifestyles, politics, and war, name it all, and innovation constantly dictates its course. The course could either be good or bad, it does not care about its aftermath.

Innovation and invention are related. An invention is the creation of a material or immaterial concept. With invention, changes follow which is the innovative process. This process is the evolutionary path of the conceived idea, its maturity. From its nascent stage to its continuing growth, this process is a force that dictates the course of history.

There has been many studies dedicated to this topic. One that came out was that of Nathan Rosenberg and Stephen Kline which is aptly called the linear model. They state there are defined stages of this process. They likened it to a scientific process. It starts with researching after which development and production follows.

However, there were critics to that proposed idea. According to them, there is really no definite process. Discovery, accidents, experiences and failures were major factors as well. Causation, which has the element of intention, is just one of them but does not display a much bigger role compared to others.

The full extent of the effects of improvisation can be seen everywhere. In society, innovative concepts gave rise to different forms of social structure which leads to rise and fall of nations. Simple civilizations gave rise to beneficial form of governance leading to exploitative conditions which then spurs revolutions. There has always been improvisations in ideas. Technology has its major effects. From simple gadgets to war machines, simplification of daily tasks to destructive warfare has been modified. Science has seen the birth of different theories from the simple laws of physics by Newton to the bewildering laws of quantum physics, still not clearly understood by scientists these days.

Definition of innovation can then be seen as a very wide topic. To study its course would someday hone its forces for the betterment of mankind. To philosophize and debate on this would take many more years before mankind truly understands it and as for now, a long journey awaits for those curious enough to step on the road.




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Ditulis oleh: Unknown - Friday, November 2, 2012

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