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Constructing general models of theory dynamics

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This essay is an attempt to consider dynamic aspects of scientific theorising from a formal perspective. Our emphasis will be on the aims and methods for constructing formal models of theory dynamics which will be conceived from a general or ‘theoretical’ rather than ‘applied’ standpoint.

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  1. Freie Universität, West Berlin

    David Pearce

  2. Academy of Finland, Helsinki

    Veikko Rantala

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Pearce, D., Rantala, V. Constructing general models of theory dynamics. Stud Logica 42, 347–362 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01063852

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