Academic Philosophy Events in the Netherlands
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Lecture: Models and Explanation in Economics
Room 1.01, P. J. Vethgebouw, Nonnensteeg 1-3, LeidenConsider the following seemingly simple questions. Can an economic model that employs obviously “false” assumptions explain anything? Can it help us understand the real world? If most people behave irrationally … Continue reading Lecture: Models and Explanation in Economics →
Tomoji Shogenji ‘Surprise, Inaccuracy and Explanation’
Groningen University, Oude Boteringestraat 52, University of Groningen, 9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands Oude Boteringestraat 52, University of Groningen, 9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands, GroningenThis paper proposes a measure of explanatory demand formulated in terms of inaccuracy. The concept of explanation plays a significant role in epistemology and philosophy of science, but it is also … Continue reading Tomoji Shogenji ‘Surprise, Inaccuracy and Explanation’ →
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