Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model
In this paper I will look at the two aspects of models which I call the ‘symbolic’ and the ‘functional’. A comparison is made in this regard between models considered as Kuhnian paradigms, and Durkheim’s theory of social cohesion through collective representation. I argue that models serve a similar...
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| description | In this paper I will look at the two aspects of models which I call the ‘symbolic’ and the ‘functional’. A comparison is made in this regard between models considered as Kuhnian paradigms, and Durkheim’s theory of social cohesion through collective representation. I argue that models serve a similar function with respect to the scientific community. However, this does not imply that practice is independent of belief. What I suggest instead is that practice is reconciled or negotiated with belief. Thus practice in a sense, does not tell us the whole story. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-93502019-02-13T03:21:31Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/9350/ Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model Abdul Murad, Mohd Hazim Shah B Philosophy (General) BL Religion In this paper I will look at the two aspects of models which I call the ‘symbolic’ and the ‘functional’. A comparison is made in this regard between models considered as Kuhnian paradigms, and Durkheim’s theory of social cohesion through collective representation. I argue that models serve a similar function with respect to the scientific community. However, this does not imply that practice is independent of belief. What I suggest instead is that practice is reconciled or negotiated with belief. Thus practice in a sense, does not tell us the whole story. Arabesques Editions 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.um.edu.my/9350/2/TWO_ASPECTS_OF_MODELS_AND_CULTURAL_ROLE.pdf application/pdf en http://eprints.um.edu.my/9350/1/Two_aspects_of_models_and_cultural_role_of_scientific_model.pdf Abdul Murad, Mohd Hazim Shah (2012) Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model. Al-Mukhatabat, 3. pp. 157-174. ISSN 1737-6432, http://almukhatabatjournal.l.a.f.unblog.fr/files/2012/11/mohd-hazim-shah.pdf |
| spellingShingle | B Philosophy (General) BL Religion Abdul Murad, Mohd Hazim Shah Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title | Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title_full | Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title_fullStr | Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title_short | Two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| title_sort | two aspects of models and cultural role of scientific model |
| topic | B Philosophy (General) BL Religion |
| url | http://eprints.um.edu.my/9350/2/TWO_ASPECTS_OF_MODELS_AND_CULTURAL_ROLE.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/9350/1/Two_aspects_of_models_and_cultural_role_of_scientific_model.pdf |
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