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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Published in:Studies in history and philosophy of science. Part A Vol. 71; pp. 45 - 57
Main Author: Everett, Jonathan
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2018
Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects:
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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Summary:•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 analysis.
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ISSN:0039-3681
1879-2510
DOI:10.1016/j.shpsa.2018.06.009