 Semantic view of theories

The semantic view of theories is a perspective in the philosophy of science that emphasizes the role of models and representations in scientific theories rather than focusing solely on formal axiomatic structures. This view contrasts with the traditional syntactic or axiomatic approaches that treat theories primarily as sets of sentences or axioms in formal languages. Key features of the semantic view include: 1. **Models over Sentences**: The semantic view posits that scientific theories are best understood through their models.