Scientific Models and the Semantic View of Scientific Theories

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ID10706160
AuthorsDemetris P Portides, Demetris Portides (0000-0003-4870-9425, University of Cyprus, corresponding author)
Year2005
Volume72
Issue5
Pages1287-1298
Publication date2005-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePhilosophy of Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-8248 • E-ISSN: 1539-767X
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1086/508125
OpenAlexW1967995085
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited15

I argue against the conception of scientific models advocated by the proponents of the Semantic View of scientific theories. Part of the paper is devoted to clarifying the important features of the scientific modeling view that the Semantic conception entails. The liquid drop model of nuclear structure is analyzed in conjunction with the particular auxiliary hypothesis that is the guiding force behind its construction and it is argued that it does not meet the necessary features to render it a model of the theory, as the Semantic View demands. Given that this model is indicative of how quantum mechanics is applied in the domain of nuclear physics, I claim that the Semantic View does not adequately account for scientific models

Domain (mathematical analysis) · Epistemology · Scientific modelling · Scientific theory · Semantic data model · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Mathematics · Origins and Evolution of Life · Philosophy · Philosophy and History of Science

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