A model-based approach to social ontology

This paper argues for theoretical modeling and model-construction as central (but not necessarily the only) types of activities that philosophers social ontology (in analytic tradition) engage in. claim is defended through a detailed case study revisionary interpretation Raimo Tuomela’s account we-perspective. My grounded in Ronald Giere’s scientific models, argued to be compatible with, but less demanding than own description his philosophical theory world. approach also suggested applicable many all) other methodologically naturalist accounts collective intentionality ontology.