Models as Make-Believe

Imagination, Fiction and Scientific Representation

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author: Adam Toon ISBN: 9781137292230
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: October 17, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Adam Toon
ISBN: 9781137292230
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: October 17, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

Scientists often try to understand the world by building simplified and idealised models of it. Adam Toon develops a new approach to scientific models by comparing them to the dolls and toy trucks of children's imaginative games, and offers a unified framework to solve difficult metaphysical problems and help to make sense of scientific practice.

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Scientists often try to understand the world by building simplified and idealised models of it. Adam Toon develops a new approach to scientific models by comparing them to the dolls and toy trucks of children's imaginative games, and offers a unified framework to solve difficult metaphysical problems and help to make sense of scientific practice.

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