Simulation as a method for theological and philosophical inquiry

In this paper we make the case that simulation provides an important and relatively novel tool for confronting and possibly even surmounting various epistemological hurdles. To support the claim that simulation has particular merit for approaching certain theological and philosophical problems, we s...

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Authors: Donaldson, Steve (Author) ; McConnell, Melanie (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2015
In: Theology and science
Year: 2015, Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 354-370
IxTheo Classification:NAA Systematic theology
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Summary:In this paper we make the case that simulation provides an important and relatively novel tool for confronting and possibly even surmounting various epistemological hurdles. To support the claim that simulation has particular merit for approaching certain theological and philosophical problems, we suggest a number of advantages, evaluate possible objections, and make the case in a specific domain by illustrating how an actual simulation system can be used to this end.
ISSN:1474-6700
Contains:In: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2015.1053763