On the Explanatory Role of Mathematics in Empirical Science

This paper examines contemporary attempts to explicate the explanatory role of mathematics in the physical sciences. Most such approaches involve developing so-called mapping accounts of the relationships between the physical world and mathematical structures. The paper argues that the use of ideali...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The British journal for the philosophy of science 2010-03, Vol.61 (1), p.1-25
1. Verfasser:	Batterman, Robert W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied mathematics Empirical science Epistemology. Philosophy of science. Theory of knowledge Fluids Idealization Mathematical models Mathematical objects Phenomena Philosophy Physical theory Thermodynamics
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