Epistemic models: importance of social cognitive
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In the field of epistemology, epistemic models play a fundamental role in the understanding and construction of knowledge in various disciplines. As Johnson-Laird and Wason (1970) state, "an epistemic model is a mental or conceptual structure that helps us understand how phenomena work or are related to each other." These models provide a theoretical and methodological framework that guides scientific research and allows hypotheses to be formulated, experiments to be designed, and results to be interpreted in a meaningful way. Through their application, epistemic models contribute to the advancement of knowledge, offering a deeper and more systematic understanding of phenomena. As Thagard (2012) mentions, "epistemic models are fundamental tools for scientific research and the understanding of complex phenomena". Therefore, the study and development of epistemic models continues to be esencial to expand our horizons of knowledge and improve our understanding of the world around us.
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