Single Idea 17499

[catalogued under 14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 7. Scientific Models]

Full Idea

The semantic approach contends that theoretical models ...are candidates for representing physical systems by virtue of the fact that they stand in mapping relations to corresponding data-models.

Gist of Idea

Theoretical models can represent, by mapping onto the data-models

Source

Demetris Portides (Models [2008], 'Current')

Book Reference

'Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science', ed/tr. Psillos,S/Curd,M [Routledge 2010], p.388


A Reaction

Sounds like a neat and satisfying picture.

Related Idea

Idea 17498 In the 'received view' models are formal; the 'semantic view' emphasises representation [Portides, by PG]