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Model Perspective
Model Perspective
Aug 5, 2024 · Fundamentals

Why Philosophy Matters in Mathematical Modeling

The article explores how underlying philosophical perspectives—realism, instrumentalism, and utilitarianism—shape the way we construct and apply mathematical models, influencing both our understanding of reality and the practical effectiveness of modeling in fields such as physics and traffic optimization.

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Why Philosophy Matters in Mathematical Modeling
DevOps
DevOps
Jan 8, 2021 · Fundamentals

The Unreliability of Worldviews and Their Implications for Enterprise Architecture

This essay explores how scientific worldviews—from Aristotle’s teleology through Newtonian mechanics, Einstein’s relativity, and Darwinian evolution to quantum theory—have evolved as observations improve, highlighting the tension between instrumentalism and realism and applying these insights to the practice of enterprise architecture.

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The Unreliability of Worldviews and Their Implications for Enterprise Architecture