9781527625303 - La Théorie Physique: Son Objet Et Sa Structure (Classic Reprint) de Duhem, Pierre (2 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book proposes a novel theory of physical theories. The author argues that the goal of physics isn't to explain physical phenomena, but rather to classify and represent physical laws. He posits that a theory should be judged solely by its ability to accurately represent experimental laws, not by its ability to explain the phenomena described by those laws. The author outlines a four-step process for theory construction: defining and measuring physical properties; choosing hypotheses; developing the theory mathematically; and comparing the theory to experiment. He concludes that a theory's value lies in its usefulness as an organizational tool for physical laws, and that a good theory is one that accurately represents and classifies a wide range of laws in a simple and concise way. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.