Scientific Models in Philosophy of Science
“This user-friendly introduction to models in scientific reasoning is the first book-length discussion of this importanat philosophy of science topic. Reseachers will appreciate the chapter notes and references as well as the chronological bibliography and an extensive index.”—Choice“Scientific models have been center stage in the philosophy of science for the past twenty-five years. And yet, a systematic book-length discussion has not been forthcoming. Daniela Bailer-Jones admirably fills this gap. Her new book will be essential reading for anybody interested in models, how they function, and what their cognitive role in science is.”—Stephan Hartmann, Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science “The standard philosophical literature on the role of models in scientific reasoning is voluminous, disorganized, and confusing. If you have found this literature frustrating, you'll welcome Bailer-Jones' lucid, thoughtful, and user-friendly introduction. Her insightful discussions of vexed questions-including questions about relations between models and analogical inferences-can unlock door after door, giving its readers access to a fascinating topic in the philosophy of science. “--Jim Bogen, University of Pittsburgh“Indeed a book that all of us who have been working and teaching models [always] wanted to have. . . . It will inspire many scholars and students in the years to come . . . University of Pittsburgh Press has done a great service to the philosophical community in agreeing to publish this book posthumously.”—International Studies in the Philosophy of ScienceIt is unfortunate that Daniela is no longer with us to address these problems and to further explore her inteesting and promising ideas. Her acute intellect and nature politeness in arguing will be surely missed by all those who knew her and her work on models.”—Metascience