Ideas of Demetris Portides, by Theme

[Greek, fl. 2008, Professor at the University of Cyprus.]

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 7. Scientific Models

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In the 'received view' models are formal; the 'semantic view' emphasises representation [PG]

17499

Theoretical models can represent, by mapping onto the data-models

17496

'Model' belongs in a family of concepts, with representation, idealisation and abstraction

17501

Representational success in models depends on success of their explanations

17502

The best model of the atomic nucleus is the one which explains the most results

17497

Models are theory-driven, or phenomenological (more empirical and specific)

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

17500

General theories may be too abstract to actually explain the mechanisms