The structuralist approach to underdetermination

Abstract This paper provides an exposition of the structuralist approach to underdetermination, which aims resolve underdetermination theories by identifying their common theoretical structure. Applications can be found in many areas philosophy. I present a schema approach, conceptually unifies such applications different subject matters. It is argued that two classic arguments literature, Paul Benacerraf’s argument on natural numbers and W. V. O. Quine’s for indeterminacy translation, analyzed as instances schema. These illustrate kinds conclusions drawn through approach; shows we derive ontological conclusion about given matter, while leads semantic how determine linguistic meanings radical translation. Then, case study, review recent debate metaphysics between Shamik Dasgupta, Jason Turner, Catharine Diehl consider extent are unified. Both sides interpreted utilizing one side uses conclusion, other relies conclusion. argue this has strong dialectical consequence, sheds light conceptual unity approach.