To Save the Phenomena - (Midway Reprint Series) by Pierre Duhem (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Duhem's 1908 essay questions the relation between physical theory and metaphysics and, more specifically, between astronomy and physics-an issue still of importance today.
- About the Author: Pierre Duhem (1861-1916), a mathematical physicist, was among the founders of philosophy of science as an aspect of intellectual history.
- 152 Pages
- Science, Physics
- Series Name: Midway Reprint Series
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About the Book
Translation of Saozein ta phainomena (romanized form), essai sur la notion de thaeorie physique de Platon aa Galilaee.Book Synopsis
Duhem's 1908 essay questions the relation between physical theory and metaphysics and, more specifically, between astronomy and physics-an issue still of importance today. He critiques the answers given by Greek thought, Arabic science, medieval Christian scholasticism, and, finally, the astronomers of the Renaissance.
About the Author
Pierre Duhem (1861-1916), a mathematical physicist, was among the founders of philosophy of science as an aspect of intellectual history.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
Weight: .43 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 152
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Series Title: Midway Reprint Series
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Pierre Duhem
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2015
TCIN: 1006088920
UPC: 9780226169217
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-5009
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.43 pounds
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