Suarez, Mauricio
Inference and Representation: A Study in Modeling Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226830049
- author:
- Suarez, Mauricio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Inference and Representation A Study in Modeling Science by Mauricio Suárez explores the nature of representation in scientific modeling. The author examines the history and methodology of model building, tracing the development of the "modeling attitude" from the 19th century to the present day. Suárez argues against reductive naturalist theories of scientific representation, instead proposing a pluralistic approach that recognizes multiple means of representation. He demonstrates how scientists employ diverse modeling relations to assess the accuracy of their representations, and shows that these relations are not metaphysically deep. The book also considers the implications of Suárez's inferential conception for debates in epistemology and artistic representation. By examining a range of cases, including historical and contemporary models, Suárez sheds light on the complexities of representation and its role in scientific inquiry.
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