A Kantian account of mathematical modelling and the rationality of scientific theory change: The role of the equivalence principle in the development of general relativity

•The role of the equivalence principle in the development of general relativity.•Identification of the role of conceptual analysis in this process.•Discussion of Cassirer's account of the rationality of scientific theory change.•Bolstering Cassirer's account through emphasising conceptual...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Studies in history and philosophy of science. Part A Jg. 71; S. 45 - 57
1. Verfasser:	Everett, Jonathan
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2018 Elsevier Science Ltd
Schlagworte:	Equivalence principle Gravity Mathematical models Objectivity Philosophy Philosophy of science Rationality Relativity Revolutions Scientific technological revolution Surface structure Theory Theory of relativity Three dimensional models Truth
ISSN:	0039-3681, 1879-2510
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