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Synthese, 2007 Most scientific models are not physical objects, and this raises important questions. What sort of entity are models, what is truth in a model, and how do we learn about models?
Frigg, Roman
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The experience of fiction [PDF]
, 2022 Appeals to imagination to distinguish fiction from nonfiction have been persuasively challenged by philosophers such as Derek Matravers and Stacie Friend.
John, Eileen
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Theology in suspense : how the detective fiction of P.D. James provokes theological thought [PDF]
, 2012 Electronic redacted version excludes material for which permission has not been granted by the rights holderThe following dissertation argues that the detective fiction of P.D. James provokes her readers to think theologically.
Sharkey, Jo Ann
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Fictionalism of Anticipation [PDF]
Biosemiotics, 2021 AbstractA promising recent approach for understanding complex phenomena is recognition of anticipatory behavior of living organisms and social organizations. The anticipatory, predictive action permits learning, novelty seeking, rich experiential existence.
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, 2023 A fictionalist theory is a theory that concerns a particular sphere of discourse, and is meant to encompass three theoretical virtues: a naturalistic ontology; an antirevisionary attitude concerning our discursive practices; and the ability to foster semantic uniformity across discursive spheres.
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Models As Fictions, Fictions As Models [PDF]
The Monist, 2016 Thinking of models in science as fictions is said to be helpful, not merely because models are known or assumed to be false, but because work on the nature of fiction helps us understand what models are and how they work. I am unpersuaded. For example, instead of trying to assimilate truth-in-a model to truth-in-fiction we do better to see both as ...
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Miniaturized flow chip platform enabling continuous perfusion and longitudinal multiphoton 3D imaging of vascular smooth muscle cell constructs under physiological flow. Brightfield imaging guides region selection, while CellTracker Green and mRuby‐labeled fetuin‐A visualize cells and mineral deposition, respectively. Magnesium supplementation markedly
Vytautas Kučikas +6 more
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G(r)eek Theatre: Reflections on Cyborphic & Greek Science Fiction Theatre
, 2022 This article is a brief introduction to science fiction theatre by Greek artists based in Greece and the ...
Callow, C.
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.A rapid visual test combines DNA amplification, CRISPR–based target verification, and a lateral flow strip to detect Streptococcus suis. The assay gives results in about 45 min, reduces false‐positive interpretation, and does not require fluorescence equipment.
Liu‐xin Li +7 more
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