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| Embedding: making a sentence become a part of a higher ranking sentence. By embedding, reference objects and truth values can be changed. See also Reference, truth value._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Bas van Fraassen on Embedding - Dictionary of Arguments
I 43 Definition embedding/Fraassen: a structure can be embedded in another one if the first one is isomorphic in relation to a part (substructure) of the second. Definition isomorphism/Fraassen: isomorphism is a total identity of the structure and a boundary case of the embedding: if two structures are isomorphic, each can be embedded in the other. - The ability to embed serves the evaluation of theories (semantically). >Theories, >Evaluation._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Fr I B. van Fraassen The Scientific Image Oxford 1980 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27