Article Outline
Glossary
Definition of the Subject
Introduction
System Dynamics
“Real” World and Presentationalism
The Discussions on Positivism: Presentationalism and Knowledge
A Brief Note Regarding Social Theory
Simulation and Method
Future Directions
Bibliography
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Abbreviations
- Philosophy:
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The reflection and study of our most basic assumptions – or the assumptions themselves.
- Mental model:
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A mental image of selected concepts and relationships of the world around us which we consider relevant for explaining the behavior of a particular system.
- Presentationalism:
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Synonymous of idealism. The view that material objects or external realities do not exist apart from our knowledge or consciousness of them.
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Olaya, C. (2009). System Dynamics Philosophical Background and Underpinnings. In: Meyers, R. (eds) Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7701-4_45
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