Explanation and Understanding in a Model-Based Model of Cognition
Date
2017-11-20
Authors
Podnieks, Karlis
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
This article is an experiment. Consider a minimalist model of cognition (models, means of model-building and history of their evolution). In this model, explanation could be defined as a means allowing to advance: production of models and means of model-building (thus, yielding 1st class understanding), exploration and use of them (2nd class), and/or teaching (3rd class). At minimum, 3rd class understanding is necessary for an explanation to be respected.
Description
Keywords
philosophy of science , modeling , models , history of philosophy , cognition
Citation
Karlis Podnieks. Explanation and Understanding in a Model-Based Model of Cognition. ResearchGate, 321418969, November 20, 2017