Intuition and Awareness of Abstract Models: A Challenge for Realists

It is plausible to think that, in order to actively employ models in their inquiries, scientists should be aware of their existence. The question is especially puzzling for realists in the case of abstract models, since it is not obvious how this is possible. Interestingly, though, this question has...

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Main Author: Dimitris Kilakos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Philosophies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/3/1/3