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International Studies in the Philosophy of Science Volume 11, 1997 - Issue 2
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On a unified theory of models and thought experiments in natural sciences

Giovanni Boniolo Department of Philosophy, University of Padova, Piazza Capitaniato 7, Padova, 35100, Italy E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 121-142 | Published online: 10 Jun 2008
 
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Abstract

In this paper a unified theory of models and thought experiments is proposed by considering them as fictions, á la Vaihinger. In order to reach this aim, the Hertzian and Botzmannian interpretation of theories as Bilder is reconsidered.

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