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The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory

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English
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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.

© 2021 Princeton University Press (Ebook): 9780691233857

Translators: Philip P. Wiener

Release date

Ebook: August 10, 2021

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