Parker, Wendy S. (2010) An Instrument for What? Digital Computers, Simulation and Scientific Practice. Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science, 4 (1). pp. 39-44. ISSN 1913-0465

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As a device used by scientists in the course of performing research, the digital computer might be considered a scientific instrument. But if so, what is it an instrument for? This paper explores a number of answers to this question, focusing on the use of computers in a simulating mode.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Parker, Wendy S.
Keywords:	Scientific Realism; Epistemic Issues; Epistemology of Science
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Jordan Miller
Date Deposited:	11 Sep 2021 03:02
Last Modified:	11 Sep 2021 03:02
Item ID:	17899
Journal or Publication Title:	Spontaneous Generations: A Journal for the History and Philosophy of Science
Publisher:	The University of Toronto
Official URL:	https://spontaneousgenerations.library.utoronto.ca...
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.4245/sponge.v4i1.13765
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	30 August 2010
Page Range:	pp. 39-44
Volume:	4
Number:	1
ISSN:	1913-0465
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/17899

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