= Idealization (philosophy of science)
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Idealization in the philosophy of science refers to the process of simplifying complex phenomena by making assumptions or creating theoretical models that exclude certain variables or factors. This allows scientists to focus on essential features of the phenomenon under study while ignoring less relevant details. Idealizations are often employed to make theories more comprehensible, computationally manageable, or to derive predictions that can be tested against empirical data.
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