How can we use philosophy and conceptual models to evaluate scientific research, such as the complicated issue of climate change? Find out at the next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series talk, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
“Philosophy of Science Today: Models, Evidence, Simulations”
Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series | Otávio Bueno, Ph.D. (University of Miami)
Monday, Apr. 14
12:05–12:55 p.m.
Mailman-Hollywood Building | Second Floor Auditorium
About the Talk
This talk will use philosophy to examine significant issues in scientific practice. In particular, Bueno will discuss the important role of models in constructing and assessing simulations and how evidence can be understood in this context. In the evaluations of models, Bueno will examine the role played by a number of pragmatic virtues (such as simplicity, unification, and explanatory power), and he’ll contrast them with epistemic virtues (such as empirical support and empirical adequacy). Bueno will also examine how current climate-modeling research can be used to challenge the import of these virtues in scientific practice, and then discuss the role played by the plurality of models in it. Finally, Bueno will sketch an inferential conception of simulation and argue that it can accommodate the complexities involved.
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About the Series
Hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Math, Science, and Technology, the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series aims to increase the understanding of the science, technology, and policies relating to climate change and sustainable development. Experts in related fields from within NSU and other institutions are featured speakers. These lectures give faculty members and students the opportunity to discuss the scientific, technological, social, and policy aspects of sustainability-related issues. All are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Song Gao, Ph.D., associate professor at the college, at (954) 262-8388.