Simplified models: A different perspective on models as mediators

Casey Mccoy; Michela Massimi

doi:10.1007/s13194-017-0178-0

Simplified models: A different perspective on models as mediators

Casey Mccoy (Lead Author), Michela Massimi

School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

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We introduce a novel point of view on the “models as mediators” framework in order to emphasize certain important epistemological questions about models in science which have so far been little investigated. To illustrate how this perspective can help answer these kinds of questions, we explore the use of simplified models in high energy physics research beyond the Standard Model. We show in detail how the construction of simplified models is grounded in the need to mitigate pressing epistemic problems concerning the uncertainty inherent in the present theoretical and experimental contexts.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	99-123
Number of pages	25
Journal	European Journal for Philsophy of Science
Volume	8
Issue number	1
Early online date	17 Jul 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13194-017-0178-0
Publication status	Published - 28 Jan 2018

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models in science
high energy physics
epistemology of science
underdetermination
beyond standard model physics

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Perspectival Realism. Science, Knowledge, and Truth from a Human Vantage Point.
Massimi, M.
EU government bodies
1/01/16 → 30/06/21
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