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Evidence and method : scientific strategies of Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell /

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In this book, Peter Achinstein proposes and defends several objective concepts of evidence. He then explores the question of whether a scientific method, such as that represented in the four 'Rules for the Study of Natural Philosophy' that Isaac Newton invoked in proving his law of gravity...

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Main Author: Achinstein, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Newton, Isaac, > 1642-1727.
Maxwell, James Clerk, > 1831-1879.
Maxwell, James Clerk, > 1831-1879
Newton, Isaac, > 1642-1727
Science > Methodology > History > 18th century.
Science > Methodology > History > 19th century.
Verification (Empiricism)
Sciences > Méthodologie > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Sciences > Méthodologie > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Vérification (Empirisme)
SCIENCE > Study & Teaching.
Science > Methodology
Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
Sciences - General.
1700-1899
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this book, Peter Achinstein proposes and defends several objective concepts of evidence. He then explores the question of whether a scientific method, such as that represented in the four 'Rules for the Study of Natural Philosophy' that Isaac Newton invoked in proving his law of gravity, can be employed in demonstrating how the proposed definitions of evidence are to be applied to real scientific cases.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 177 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0199332894
9780199332892
9780199921867
0199921865