The scientific model concept and realism /

The goal of this thesis is two-fold. First, while the model concept frequently is mentioned in the philosophical literature on scientific knowledge, it rarely is addressed as a focus for methodology. My aim is to support the view that models are central to scientific practice, and that for this reas...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Gould, Deke Cainas
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 2003.
Subjects:	Major philosophy.
Online Access:	Link to OAKTrust copy