On a unified theory of models and thought experiments in natural sciences

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 121-142

  Boniolo, Giovanni ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA   (Italy)

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EID: 37049005306     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698599708573558     Document Type: Article

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