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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Computational Philosophy

Background:

  • Traditional philosophical inquiry often relies on thought experiments.
  • The integration of computational methods into philosophy is a developing area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish modeling and computer simulations as core philosophical methods.
  • To argue for the superiority of simulations over thought experiments in specific philosophical contexts.
  • To highlight the cognitive benefits of computational model development for philosophers.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of philosophical methodologies.
  • Defense of computational modeling as a philosophical tool.
  • Comparative analysis of thought experiments and computer simulations.

Main Results:

  • Computer simulations offer advantages over thought experiments for achieving specific philosophical objectives.
  • Devising and coding computational models foster beneficial philosophical habits of mind.
  • The objection that computer modeling is "not philosophical" is addressed and refuted.

Conclusions:

  • Modeling and computer simulations should be recognized as fundamental philosophical methods.
  • The practice of computational modeling enhances philosophical rigor and insight.
  • Embracing computational approaches enriches the philosophical toolkit.