Theory and Practice of Inventive Problem Solving

Interesting Facts

• The book is a foundational work in the field of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), developed by Genrich Altshuller to systematize and improve the inventive process.
• The book introduces the concept of the «Ideal Final Result», which helps inventors focus on solving problems without compromises.
• Altshuller highlights 40 inventive principles in his book, which can be used to solve various technical problems.
• The book introduces the concept of «physical contradictions» and offers methods for resolving them, which is a key element of TRIZ.
• The work describes the «laws of technical system evolution», which help predict the evolution of technologies and guide inventive activities.
• Altshuller developed the «contradiction matrix», which helps find solutions using existing inventive principles.
• The book emphasizes the importance of analyzing patents and inventions to identify common patterns and principles that can be applied in new developments.