Idealized models, holistic distortions, and universality
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-017-1357-4
Abstract: In this paper, I first argue against various attempts to justify idealizations in scientific models that explain by showing that they are harmless and isolable distortions of irrelevant features. In response, I propose a view… read more here.
Keywords: holistic distortions; idealized models; universality; models holistic ... See more keywords
Universality and Modeling Limiting Behaviors
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DOI: 10.1086/710623
Abstract: Most attempts to justify the use of idealized models to explain appeal to the accuracy of the model with respect to difference-making causes. In this article, I argue for an alternative way to justify using… read more here.
Keywords: limiting behaviors; models explain; idealized models; modeling limiting ... See more keywords