Scientific Models and Decision Making (Elements in the Philosophy of Science) - Softcover

Buch 17 von 17: Elements in the Philosophy of Science

Winsberg, Eric

 
9781009014328: Scientific Models and Decision Making (Elements in the Philosophy of Science)

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This Element introduces the philosophical literature on models, with an emphasis on normative considerations relevant to models for decision-making. Chapter 1 gives an overview of core questions in the philosophy of modeling. Chapter 2 examines the concept of model adequacy for purpose, using three examples of models from the atmospheric sciences to describe how this sort of adequacy is determined in practice. Chapter 3 explores the significance of using models that are not adequate for purpose, including the purpose of informing public decisions. Chapter 4 provides a basic framework for values in modelling, using a case study to highlight the ethical challenges in building models for decision making. It concludes by establishing the need for strategies to manage value judgments in modelling, including the potential for public participation in the process.

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ISBN 10:  1009468219 ISBN 13:  9781009468213
Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2024
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