Philosophy Dictionary of ArgumentsHome
| |||
|
| |||
| Similarity: Similarity is the conformity of one or more - but not all - properties of two or more objects. See also Identity, Equality, Properties, Predicates, Predication, Identification, Descriptions._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
| Author | Concept | Summary/Quotes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ian Hacking on Similarity - Dictionary of Arguments
I 230 Equality/Hacking: the term "equality" depends on the presentation method. >Methods, >Meaning, >Concepts, >Meaning change, >Theory change. I 233 Illustration/representation: likeness ("Ebenbildlichkeit") is something independent: there is no relationship, no relation, but it actually creates its relations! First, there is likeness, then equality with respect to this or that. Similarity needs the terms x, y, z: "similar with respect to y but not to z". Likeness/conformity/"Ebenbildlichkeit": likeness eyists without these terms ((s) Vs: then they must abstract from physical objects, otherwise there are always aspects.) >Aspects._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Hacking I I. Hacking Representing and Intervening. Introductory Topics in the Philosophy of Natural Science, Cambridge/New York/Oakleigh 1983 German Edition: Einführung in die Philosophie der Naturwissenschaften Stuttgart 1996 |
||
> Counter arguments against Hacking
> Counter arguments in relation to Similarity
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19