From Reductionism to Holism: Toward a More Complete View of Development Through Genome Engineering.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-63904-8_3
Abstract: Paradigm shifts in science are often coupled to technological advances. New techniques offer new roads of discovery; but, more than this, they shape the way scientists approach questions. Developmental biology exemplifies this idea both in… read more here.
Keywords: reductionism; biology; holism; complete view ... See more keywords
Confirmation and Meaning Holism Revisited
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DOI: 10.1007/s10670-018-0082-9
Abstract: Does confirmation holism imply meaning holism? A plausible and novel argument, all of whose premises enjoy significant support among contemporary philosophers, links the two theses. This article presents this argument and diagnoses it with a… read more here.
Keywords: holism revisited; confirmation; holism; meaning holism ... See more keywords
Holism, or the Erosion of Modularity: A Methodological Challenge for Validation
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DOI: 10.1086/699675
Abstract: Modularity is a key concept in building and evaluating complex simulation models. My main claim is that in simulation modeling modularity tends to degenerate for reasons inherent to simulation methodology. The argument will proceed by… read more here.
Keywords: validation; erosion modularity; simulation; holism erosion ... See more keywords