Author |
Poincaré, Henri, 1854-1912 |
Author of introduction, etc. |
Larmor, Joseph, 1857-1942 |
Translator |
Greenstreet, W. J. (William John), 1861-1930 |
LoC No. |
06001443
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Title |
Science and hypothesis
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Note |
For this work in HTML and other formats, see "The foundations of science," PG ebook #39713.
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Contents |
Number and magnitude: On the nature of mathematical reasoning. Mathematical magnitude and experiment -- Space: Non-Euclidean geometries. Space and geometry. Experiment and geometry -- Force: The classical mechanics. Relative and absolute motion. Energy and thermo-dynamics -- Nature: Hypotheses in physics. The theories of modern physics. The calculus of probabilities. Optics and electricity. Electro-dynamics.
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
Q: Science
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Subject |
Science -- Philosophy
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Subject |
Mathematics -- Philosophy
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
37157 |
Release Date |
Aug 21, 2011 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jun 11, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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