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Completing the landscape on models and scientific representation: Roman Frigg: Models and theories: a philosophical inquiry. London: Routledge, 2022, 495pp, Open access at: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781844654918.
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Metascience . Jul2024, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p165-168. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Roman Frigg's book, "Models and Theories: A Philosophical Inquiry," explores the relationship between theories and models in science. Frigg provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, discussing the Linguistic View of Theories and the Received View, as well as the Model-Theoretical View. He examines the role of models in representing scientific phenomena and addresses questions about the semantics of theoretical terms. Frigg argues that a dual view, incorporating both linguistic and non-linguistic elements, is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of scientific theories. The book also delves into controversies surrounding scientific representation and the autonomy of models from theories. Overall, Frigg's work offers a valuable contribution to the field of philosophy of science. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08150796
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Metascience
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 178856362
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11016-024-00966-w