Theorist
Michael Polanyi
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Details
- Nationality
- Hungarian-British
Notes
Originated the concept of tacit knowledge — 'we know more than we can tell' — foundational to craft and pattern-language theory.
Connections
- proposed Tacit Knowledge
- authored The Tacit Dimension
- influenced Christopher Alexander
Sources
- Polanyi, M. The Tacit Dimension. Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1966.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Michael Polanyi." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/michael-polanyi/. Accessed July 17, 2026.