Beynon, Meurig (2005) Radical empiricism, empirical modelling and the nature of knowing. Pragmatics and Cognition, Volume 13 (Number 3). pp. 615-646. doi:10.1075/pc.13.3.11bey

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Abstract

This paper explores connections between Radical Empiricism (RE), a philosophic attitude developed by William James at the beginning of the 20th century, and Empirical Modelling (EM), an approach to computer- based modelling that has been developed by the author and his collaborators over a number of years. It focuses in particular on how both RE and EM promote a perspective on the nature of knowing that is radically different from that typically invoked in contemporary approaches to knowledge representation in computing. This is illustrated in detail with reference to the modelling of several scenarios of lift use. Some potential implications for knowledge management are briefly reviewed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Empiricism, Computer simulation, Elevators -- Computer simulation
Journal or Publication Title:	Pragmatics and Cognition
Publisher:	John Benjamins Publishing
ISSN:	0929-0907
Official Date:	2005
Dates:	Date Event 2005 Published
Volume:	Volume 13
Number:	Number 3
Page Range:	pp. 615-646
DOI:	10.1075/pc.13.3.11bey
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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