ABSTRACT

Computer simulation has become an important means for obtaining knowledge about nature. The practice of scientific simulation and the frequent use of uncertain simulation results in public policy raise a wide range of philosophical questions. Most prominently highlighted is the field of anthropogenic climate change-are humans currently changing the

chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|32 pages

The Practice of Scientic Simulation

chapter 5|22 pages

The Practice of Climate Simulation

chapter 6|20 pages

Uncertainties in Climate Simulation

chapter 8|8 pages

Conclusions