| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 177 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Problem about evidence -- Newton's rules -- Newtonian extensions, a rival, justifying induction, and evidence -- What to do if you cannot establish a theory : Maxwell's three methods |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
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Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
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| SUBJECT |
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879 fast |
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Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 fast |
| Subject |
Science -- Methodology -- History -- 18th century
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Science -- Methodology -- History -- 19th century
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Verification (Empiricism)
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SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching.
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Science -- Methodology
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Verification (Empiricism)
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Physical Sciences & Mathematics.
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Sciences - General.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0199332894 |
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9780199332892 |
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9780199921867 |
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0199921865 |
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