The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory

Duhem, Pierre Maurice Marie, and Wiener, Philip P (Translated by), and Vuillemin, Jules (Introduction by)

ISBN 10: 069102524X / ISBN 13: 9780691025247

Edité par Princeton University Press, Princeton, 1991

A propos de cet article

Text in English, French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 344 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Princeton Science Library, 126. Audience: General/trade.

N° de réf. du vendeur Alibris.0013806

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory
• Éditeur: Princeton University Press, Princeton
• Date de parution: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 069102524X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780691025247
• Reliure: Trade paperback
• Édition: First edition.
• État de l'article: Very good. light shelfwear

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Synopsis

This classic work in the philosophy of physical science is an incisive and readable account of the scientific method. Pierre Duhem was one of the great figures in French science, a devoted teacher, and a distinguished scholar of the history and philosophy of science. This book represents his most mature thought on a wide range of topics.

À propos de l?auteur

Pierre Duhem (1861-1916) is best known in science for his work in thermodynamics and in history of science for his treatment of the Middle Ages. He was Professor of Physics at the University of Bordeaux