Abstract
AbstractIn the context of astrophysical modeling at the solar system scale, we investigate the modalities implied by taking into account different levels of detail at which phenomena can be considered. In particular, by framing the analysis in terms of the how-possibly/how-actually distinction, we address the debated question as to whether the degree of plausibility is tightly linked to the degree of detail. On the grounds of concrete examples, we argue that, also in the astrophysical context examined, this is not necessarily the case.
Funder
Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,Philosophy
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