Scientific Models

In this episode we explore the debate on scientific modelling. Models are central to scientific practice and are often the gateway to understanding phenomena. What does it mean for a model to represent something in the world? Is there an appropriate way to delineate scientific and non-scientific models? Are some models better than others? Tune in to find out the answer to these and many more questions.   Some references:   Frigg, R., & Nguyen, J. (2016). Scientific representation. In Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy. Cartwright, N. (1997). Models: The blueprints for laws. Philosophy of Science, 64, S292-S303. Giere, R. N. (1999). Using models to represent reality. In Model-based reasoning in scientific discovery (pp. 41-57). Springer, Boston, MA. Toon, A. (2012). Models as make-believe: Imagination, fiction and scientific representation. Springer. Frigg, R. (2006). Scientific representation and the semantic view of theories. Revista de Teoría, Historia y Fundamentos de la Ciencia, 21(1), 49-65. Callender, C., & Cohen, J. (2006). There is no special problem about scientific representation. Revista de Teoría, Historia y Fundamentos de la Ciencia, 21(1), 67-85.