Issues raised by the Theory of Knowledge, a central theme in the development of Artificial Intelligence, are the main topic of this book. The major questions are: How is the expert's knowledge to be elicited, what are the limits and possibilities? How can skill be developed and maintained in a more and more computerized and abstract working life? This last question is also closely related to the discussion on programs for education and training in society and working life. Long term effects on skill formation in working life in relation to new technology are a very important area of research. Case studies form the basis for philosophical reflections with the main concept of tacit knowledge as the central issue of skill and new technology. To a great extent the discussion is based on current case studies of professional groups with experience in advanced computer technology. The contributions of this book demonstrate the complicated nature of human knowledge. They introduce different theoretical perspectives on the issue of knowledge acquisition and elicitation.

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Section I. Introduction.- 1. Introduction.- Section II. Tacit Knowledge and Apprenticeship.- 2. The Practice of the Use of Computers. A Paradoxical Encounter between Different Traditions of Knowledge.- 3. The Nurse as Engineer the Theory of Knowledge in Research in the Care Sector.- 4. Automation-Skill-Apprenticeship.- 5. Computerization and Skill in Local Weather Forecasting.- 6. Tacit Knowledge, Working Life and Scientific Method.- Section III. Skill and Artificial Intelligence.- 7. Can Skills be Transferable?.- 8. Artificial Intelligence and Social Action: Education and Training.- 9. Skill, Education and Social Value: Some Thoughts on the Metonymy of Skill and Skill Transfer.- 10. Knowledge Acquisition for Expert Systems.- 11. Knowledge-Based Computer Decision-Aids for General Practice.- Section IV. Artificial Intelligence and the Flexible Craftsman.- 12. Creativity, Skill and Human-Centred Systems.- 13. Professional Knowledge and the Limits of Automation in Administrations.- 14. The Changing Nature of the Engineering Craft Apprenticeship System in the United Kingdom.- 15. Delegation and Decentralization Computer Systems as Tools for Instruction and Improved Service to Clients.- 16. Applying Expert Systems Technology: Division of Labour and Division of Knowledge.