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    • Philosophy of Science
    • Scientific Modeling
    • Epistemology

    Background:

    • Michael Weisberg's "Simulation and Similarity" proposes a similarity-based account of the model-world relation.
    • This account posits that models are successful due to shared features with their targets.
    • A key challenge is defining "shared features" and their contribution to epistemic success.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate Weisberg's similarity-based account of the model-world relation.
    • To explore different interpretations of "shared features" within Weisberg's framework.
    • To propose a revised, pluralistic account to address existing challenges.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Weisberg's feature-sharing account.
    • Examination of three potential concretizations of shared features: identity, quantitative closeness, and similarity.
    • Development of a pluralistic revision of the similarity-based account.

    Main Results:

    • Each of the three concretizations of shared features faces significant challenges.
    • The current account leaves ambiguity regarding how feature-sharing leads to epistemic success.
    • A pluralistic revision offers a potential solution to these challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Weisberg's account requires further clarification on the concept of shared features.
    • The proposed pluralistic revision may enhance the account and offer new insights into the model-world relation.
    • A more robust understanding of the model-world relation is crucial for scientific epistemology.