agent-based models;
computer simulations;
experiments;
explanation;
models;
representation;
simulations of the universe;
simulations of weather;
submodels;
theories;
understanding;
validity of simulations;
D O I:
10.1177/1046878110394034
中图分类号:
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号:
040101 ;
120403 ;
摘要:
Philosophy finds simulation and gaming intriguing because of the epistemological issues that they raise. For example, how do simulations of a phenomenon help to explain that phenomenon? This collection of essays addresses such issues and hopes to stimulate additional investigations in this fascinating area.
机构:
Univ London Kings Coll, Res Nursing Studies Sect, Florence Nightingale Div Nursing & Midwifery, London WC1E 7HU, EnglandUniv London Kings Coll, Res Nursing Studies Sect, Florence Nightingale Div Nursing & Midwifery, London WC1E 7HU, England