Patricia Palacios
Biographic Data
| ID | 613103 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Palacios |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia |
| FAMILY NAME | Palacios |
| SIGNATURE | PALACIOS P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Salzburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7010-8979 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 33 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1977 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Surrogative reasoning in the sciences
Book Forum
What can we learn (and not learn) from thought experiments in black hole thermodynamics
Scientists investigating the thermal properties of black holes rely heavily on theoretical and non-empirical tools, such as mathematical derivations, analogue experiments and thought experiments. Although the use of mathematical derivations and analogue experiments in the context of black hole physics has recently received a great deal of attention among philosophers of science, the use of thought experiments (TEs) in that context has been almost…
On the Universality of Hawking Radiation
A physically consistent semi-classical treatment of black holes requires universality arguments to deal with the ‘trans-Planckian’ problem where quantum spacetime effects appear to be amplified such that they undermine the entire semi-classical modelling framework. We evaluate three families of such arguments in comparison with Wilsonian renormalization group universality arguments found in the context of condensed matter physics. Our analysis is…
What science can do for democracy: A Complexity Science Approach
Political scientists have conventionally assumed that achieving democracy is a one-way ratchet. Only very recently has the question of “democratic backsliding” attracted any research attention. We argue that democratic instability is best understood with tools from complexity science. The explanatory power of complexity science arises from several features of complex systems. Their relevance in the context of democracy is discussed. Several polic…
Infinite idealizations in science: An introduction
Phase Transitions: A Challenge for Intertheoretic Reduction
I analyze the extent to which classical phase transitions, both first order and continuous, pose a challenge for intertheoretic reduction. My contention is that phase transitions are compatible with a notion of reduction that combines Nagelian reduction and what Thomas Nickles called Reduction 2 . I also argue that, even if the same approach to reduction applies to both types of phase transitions, there is a crucial difference in their physical t…
Stability of democracies: A complex systems perspective
The idea that democracy is under threat, after being largely dormant for at least 40 years, is looming increasingly large in public discourse. Complex systems theory offers a range of powerful new tools to analyse the stability of social institutions in general, and democracy in particular. What makes a democracy stable? And which processes potentially lead to instability of a democratic system? This paper offers a complex systems perspective on …
Market crashes as critical phenomena? Explanation, idealization, and universality in econophysics
Joint work experiences between researchers and native communities, the case of Southern Patagonia
Se presenta la experiencia de trabajo de un equipo de investigación en conjunto con miembros de comunidades originarias, a través de la exposición de dos experiencias distintas, en las localidades de Puerto Santa Cruz y Río Grande. Se reflexiona sobre cómo establecer y fortalecer los vínculos entre investigadores y comunidades originarias, cómo lograr nuevas formas de trabajo conjunto, ya sea para efectivizar la restitución de restos humanos, así…
Rebeliones indigenas de la epoca colonial
Phase Transitions: A Challenge for Intertheoretic Reduction
I analyze the extent to which classical phase transitions, both first order and continuous, pose a challenge for intertheoretic reduction. My contention is that phase transitions are compatible with a notion of reduction that combines Nagelian reduction and what Thomas Nickles called Reduction 2 . I also argue that, even if the same approach to reduction applies to both types of phase transitions, there is a crucial difference in their physical t…
On the Universality of Hawking Radiation
A physically consistent semi-classical treatment of black holes requires universality arguments to deal with the ‘trans-Planckian’ problem where quantum spacetime effects appear to be amplified such that they undermine the entire semi-classical modelling framework. We evaluate three families of such arguments in comparison with Wilsonian renormalization group universality arguments found in the context of condensed matter physics. Our analysis is…
Infinite idealizations in science: An introduction
Market crashes as critical phenomena? Explanation, idealization, and universality in econophysics
What science can do for democracy: A Complexity Science Approach
Political scientists have conventionally assumed that achieving democracy is a one-way ratchet. Only very recently has the question of “democratic backsliding” attracted any research attention. We argue that democratic instability is best understood with tools from complexity science. The explanatory power of complexity science arises from several features of complex systems. Their relevance in the context of democracy is discussed. Several polic…
Joint work experiences between researchers and native communities, the case of Southern Patagonia
Se presenta la experiencia de trabajo de un equipo de investigación en conjunto con miembros de comunidades originarias, a través de la exposición de dos experiencias distintas, en las localidades de Puerto Santa Cruz y Río Grande. Se reflexiona sobre cómo establecer y fortalecer los vínculos entre investigadores y comunidades originarias, cómo lograr nuevas formas de trabajo conjunto, ya sea para efectivizar la restitución de restos humanos, así…
Rebeliones indigenas de la epoca colonial
Joint work experiences between researchers and native communities, the case of Southern Patagonia
Se presenta la experiencia de trabajo de un equipo de investigación en conjunto con miembros de comunidades originarias, a través de la exposición de dos experiencias distintas, en las localidades de Puerto Santa Cruz y Río Grande. Se reflexiona sobre cómo establecer y fortalecer los vínculos entre investigadores y comunidades originarias, cómo lograr nuevas formas de trabajo conjunto, ya sea para efectivizar la restitución de restos humanos, así…
Stability of democracies: A complex systems perspective
The idea that democracy is under threat, after being largely dormant for at least 40 years, is looming increasingly large in public discourse. Complex systems theory offers a range of powerful new tools to analyse the stability of social institutions in general, and democracy in particular. What makes a democracy stable? And which processes potentially lead to instability of a democratic system? This paper offers a complex systems perspective on …
Market crashes as critical phenomena? Explanation, idealization, and universality in econophysics
Infinite idealizations in science: An introduction
Phase Transitions: A Challenge for Intertheoretic Reduction
I analyze the extent to which classical phase transitions, both first order and continuous, pose a challenge for intertheoretic reduction. My contention is that phase transitions are compatible with a notion of reduction that combines Nagelian reduction and what Thomas Nickles called Reduction 2 . I also argue that, even if the same approach to reduction applies to both types of phase transitions, there is a crucial difference in their physical t…
What science can do for democracy: A Complexity Science Approach
Political scientists have conventionally assumed that achieving democracy is a one-way ratchet. Only very recently has the question of “democratic backsliding” attracted any research attention. We argue that democratic instability is best understood with tools from complexity science. The explanatory power of complexity science arises from several features of complex systems. Their relevance in the context of democracy is discussed. Several polic…
On the Universality of Hawking Radiation
A physically consistent semi-classical treatment of black holes requires universality arguments to deal with the ‘trans-Planckian’ problem where quantum spacetime effects appear to be amplified such that they undermine the entire semi-classical modelling framework. We evaluate three families of such arguments in comparison with Wilsonian renormalization group universality arguments found in the context of condensed matter physics. Our analysis is…
What can we learn (and not learn) from thought experiments in black hole thermodynamics
Scientists investigating the thermal properties of black holes rely heavily on theoretical and non-empirical tools, such as mathematical derivations, analogue experiments and thought experiments. Although the use of mathematical derivations and analogue experiments in the context of black hole physics has recently received a great deal of attention among philosophers of science, the use of thought experiments (TEs) in that context has been almost…
Book Forum
Surrogative reasoning in the sciences
Philosophy (8 works) · Epistemology (7 works) · Physics (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · Metaphysics (4 works) · Philosophy of language (4 works) · Philosophy of science (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Philosophy and History of Science (3 works) · Positive economics (3 works)