Article
The methods behind Poincaré’s conventions: structuralism and hypothetical-deductivism
Author/s | De Paz, María |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Filosofía y Lógica y Filosofía de la Ciencia |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | 2023-05-24 |
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Abstract | Poincaré’s conventionalism has been interpreted in many writings as a philosophical position emerged by reflection on certain scientific problems, such as the applicability of geometry to physical space or the status of ... Poincaré’s conventionalism has been interpreted in many writings as a philosophical position emerged by reflection on certain scientific problems, such as the applicability of geometry to physical space or the status of certain scientific principles. In this paper I would like to consider conventionalism as a philosophical position that emerged from Poincaré’s scientific practice. But not so much from dealing with scientific problems, as from the use of two specific methodologies proper to modern mathematics and the modern natural sciences: methodological structuralism and the hypothetical-deductive method—thus, as a philosophical position which emerged from a way (or rather, two ways) of doing science. With this approach, I try to deepen the analysis of connections between Poincaré’s scientific practice and his philosophy. |
Funding agencies | Ministerio de Economia, Industria y Competitividad (MINECO). España Plan Andaluz de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación. Junta de Andalucía Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Alemania |
Project ID. | FFI2017-84524-P
P20_00636 AvH_1204458 |
Citation | De Paz, M. (2023). The methods behind Poincaré’s conventions: structuralism and hypothetical-deductivism. Journal for General Philosophy of Science, 54, 169-188. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10838-022-09618-1. |
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