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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Vydané v:	Studies in history and philosophy of science. Part A Ročník 71; s. 45 - 57
Hlavný autor:	Everett, Jonathan
Médium:	Journal Article
Jazyk:	English
Vydavateľské údaje:	England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2018 Elsevier Science Ltd
Predmet:	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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