Scientific Models in Philosophy of Science.
Bailer-Jones, Daniela.
Scientific Models in Philosophy of Science. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (248 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword by Coryn Bailer-Jones and Peter Machamer -- Preface -- 1. Scientific Models -- 2. Mechanical Models -- 3. Analogy -- 4. Theories -- 5. Paradigms and Metaphors -- 6. The Semantic View and the Study of Scientific Practice -- 7. Phenomena, Data, and Data Models -- 8. Representation -- 9. Conclusion -- Bibliography of Contemporary Works on Scientific Models -- Index.
A comprehensive philosophical analysis of the use of scientific models in historic and contemporary contexts.
9780822971238
Science-Methodology.
Science-Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Q175
501/.1
Scientific Models in Philosophy of Science. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (248 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword by Coryn Bailer-Jones and Peter Machamer -- Preface -- 1. Scientific Models -- 2. Mechanical Models -- 3. Analogy -- 4. Theories -- 5. Paradigms and Metaphors -- 6. The Semantic View and the Study of Scientific Practice -- 7. Phenomena, Data, and Data Models -- 8. Representation -- 9. Conclusion -- Bibliography of Contemporary Works on Scientific Models -- Index.
A comprehensive philosophical analysis of the use of scientific models in historic and contemporary contexts.
9780822971238
Science-Methodology.
Science-Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Q175
501/.1