Odenbaugh, Jay (2014) Semblance or Similarity? Reflections on Simulation and Similarity. [Preprint]

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Abstract

In this essay, I critically evaluate components of Michael Weisberg's approach to
models and modeling in his book Simulation and Similarity. First, I criticize his account of the ontology of models and mathematics. Second, I respond to his objections to fictionalism regarding models arguing that they fail. Third, I sketch a deflationary approach to models that retains many elements of his account but avoids the inflationary commitments.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Odenbaugh, Jay jay@lclark.edu
Subjects:	General Issues > Models and Idealization
Depositing User:	jay odenbaugh
Date Deposited:	03 Apr 2014 19:37
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2014 19:37
Item ID:	10587
Subjects:	General Issues > Models and Idealization
Date:	2014
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/10587

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