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Accepted manuscript

Closure of Constraints as a Theoretical Model

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 December 2024

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School of Humanities, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Email: campbell.rider@sydney.edu.au
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Abstract

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In this paper I offer a model-theoretic interpretation of Autonomy Theory as defended by Moreno, Mossio, Montévil and Bich. I address accusations that Autonomy Theory is excessively liberal, such as those made by Garson (2017), arguing that these misunderstand the role of strategic abstractions and generalizations in theory construction. Conceiving of closure of constraints as a model-building effort that emphasizes generality – in the spirit of Levins (1966) – also clarifies its potential for application in empirical contexts.

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Philosophy of Science , Accepted manuscript , pp. 1 - 24
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Philosophy of Science Association