Scerri, Eric (2002) Principles and Parameters in Physics and Chemistry. [Preprint]

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Abstract

The paper examines critically some recently published views by Ramsey on the contrast between ab initio and parametrized theories. I argue that, all things being equal, ab initio calculations are indeed regarded more highly in the physics and chemistry communities. A case study on density functional approaches in theoretical chemistry is presented in order to re-examine the question of ab initio and parametrized approaches in a contemporary context.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Scerri, Eric scerri@chem.ucla.edu 0000-0001-9775-5829
Keywords:	quantum chemistry, ab initio calculations, semi-empirical calculations, reduction
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Chemistry General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science Specific Sciences > Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Depositing User:	Eric Scerri
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2025 14:20
Last Modified:	12 Feb 2025 14:20
Item ID:	24731
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Chemistry General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science Specific Sciences > Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Date:	2002
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24731

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