TY - CHAP
T1 - Models of the skies
AU - Grosholz, Emily
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Reasoning that adds content to scientific theories typically moves between the task of accurate reference and taxonomy, and the task of analysis, the theoretical search for conditions of intelligibility. Here we examine the development of models of astronomical systems, beginning with the early 17th century models of the solar system, and ending with late 20th century models of galaxies. In each case, we note both the distinction, and the interaction, between the aims of reference and analysis, and the ways in which disparate modes of representation combine to enlarge scientific knowledge.
AB - Reasoning that adds content to scientific theories typically moves between the task of accurate reference and taxonomy, and the task of analysis, the theoretical search for conditions of intelligibility. Here we examine the development of models of astronomical systems, beginning with the early 17th century models of the solar system, and ending with late 20th century models of galaxies. In each case, we note both the distinction, and the interaction, between the aims of reference and analysis, and the ways in which disparate modes of representation combine to enlarge scientific knowledge.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-28163-6_5
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-28163-6_5
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85019711647
T3 - Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics
SP - 77
EP - 94
BT - Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics
PB - Springer International Publishing
ER -