Speculation : within and about science / Peter Achinstein.
Speculation : within and about science / Peter Achinstein.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
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G 2019/1629
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiv, 276 pages ; 22 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Scientific speculation: a pragmatic approach -- The complex story of simplicity: ontological and epistemic speculations -- Non-epistemic simplicity: Maxwell, Newton, and speculation -- Holism vs. particularism: an ethical debate ("find the ether") -- The ultimate speculation: a "theory of everything...
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2019]
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Summary
Scientific speculation: scientific assumptions without evidence.
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Full title
Speculation : within and about science / Peter Achinstein.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2019/1629
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74VKVBXExvNZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVBXExvNZ
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ISBN
0190615052
9780190615055 (hardcover)
DDC
501
MMS ID
991024240413402626
