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The Foundations of Science

by H. Poincarã(c)
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025667928
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 574
  • Original Price: GBP 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 794 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Philosophy & Social Aspects

"The Foundations of Science" is a seminal collection of essays by the polymath Henri Poincar�, exploring the philosophical underpinnings of mathematics and the physical sciences. Bringing together three of his most influential works-"Science and Hypothesis", "The Value of Science", and "Science and Method"-this volume investigates the roles of logic, intuition, and experimentation in the advancement of human knowledge. Poincar� examines how scientists construct theories and the relationship between mathematical abstraction and the physical world.

Through lucid prose, Poincar� addresses critical topics such as the nature of space and time, the validity of non-Euclidean geometry, and the creative process within mathematical discovery. He argues that scientific laws are not absolute truths but rather convenient conventions that facilitate our understanding of a complex universe. His insights into the limits of logic and the importance of scientific "elegance" remain profoundly relevant to modern epistemology and theoretical physics. This work serves as a foundational text for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual rigor and philosophical inquiries that define the scientific endeavor. It stands as a testament to the brilliance of one of the 20th century's greatest thinkers, bridging the gap between rigorous mathematical proof and philosophical contemplation.

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