Imagination in science

Alice Murphy

doi:10.1111/phc3.12836

Imagination in science

Alice Murphy

Philosophy

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While discussions of the imagination have been limited in philosophy of science, this is beginning to change. In recent years, a vast literature on imagination in science has emerged. This paper surveys the current field, including the changing attitudes towards the scientific imagination, the fiction view of models, how the imagination can lead to knowledge and understanding, and the value of different types of imagination. It ends with a discussion of the gaps in the current literature, indicating avenues for future research.

Original language	English
Article number	e12836
Journal	Philosophy Compass
Volume	17
Issue number	6
Early online date	18 Apr 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/phc3.12836
Publication status	Published - 2 Jun 2022

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