LTT: Edoardo Peruzzi - Model Transfer Through Formal Template Accumulation

Edoardo Peruzzi (Universität Hannover)

The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites you to join us for our Lunch Time Talk. Attend in person at 1117 Cathedral of Learning or visit our live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.

LTT:   Edoardo Peruzzi

Tuesday, October 28th  @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Title: Model Transfer Through Formal Template Accumulation

Abstract: 

Contemporary science is increasingly organized around templates (Humphreys 2002, Knuutila and Loettgers 2014). Especially in model-based disciplines, formal templates (equations, algorithms, network topologies, games, etc.) are repeatedly used for model construction. An open question concerns the processes through which new formal templates are developed and subsequently integrated into the existing repertoire. In this paper, I propose an account of what I call “formal template accumulation” in science and show how model transfer can be understood in terms of this accumulation process. Drawing on a case study from game theory, I argue that formal templates serve as high-level problem-solving tools, and that their evolving repertoire underpins model construction and transfer across diverse scientific fields.

This talk will be available online:

Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/92468058255

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg