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Defending the structural concept of representation

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The paper defends the structural concept of representation, defined by homomorphisms, against the main objections that have been raised against it: Logical objections, the objection from misrepresentation, the objection from failing necessity, and the copy theory objection. Homomorphic representations are not necessarily 'copies' of their representanda, and thus can convey scientific insight.

Source: THEORIA An International Journal for Theory History and Foundations of Science

DOI: 10.1387/theoria.550

Author: Andreas BARTELS

Language: English

Topic: Philosophy and History of Science

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2158498147

FWCI: 54.15

Cites: 41

Cited by: 153

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