The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Scienc

Description: The Foundations of Science by Henri Poincaré, George Bruce Halsted, Josiah Royce One of the greatest mathematicians of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Henri Poincaré (1854–1912) earned his enduring reputation as a philosopher of science with this elegantly written work. First translated into English in 1913, Poincarés lucid text presents complex ideas for both professional scientists and intelligent laypeople. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A member of the Académie française, Henri Poincaré (1854–1912) was one of the greatest mathematicians and theoretical physicists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His discovery of chaotic motion laid the foundations of modern chaos theory, and he was acknowledged by Einstein as a key contributor in the field of special relativity. He earned his enduring reputation as a philosopher of mathematics and science with this elegantly written work, which was first published in French as three separate essays: Science and Hypothesis (1902), The Value of Science (1905), and Science and Method (1908). Poincaré asserts that much scientific work is a matter of convention, and that intuition and prediction play key roles. George Halsteds authorised 1913 English translation retains Poincarés lucid prose style, presenting complex ideas for both professional scientists and those readers interested in the history of mathematics and the philosophy of science. Author Biography Henri Poincare was born in Nancy, France, in 1854. He joined the University of Paris in 1881 and lectured and wrote extensively on mathematics, experimental physics, and astronomy. His books have been translated into dozens of languages. In 1908, he was elected to membership in the Academie Franaise, the highest honor that can be accorded a French writer. He died in 1912. Stephen Jay Gould is the Alexander Agassiz professor of zoology and professor of geology at Harvard and the Vincent Astor visiting professor of biology at New York University. Recent books include Full House, Dinosaur in Table of Contents Henri Poincaré; Authors preface to the translation; Science and hypothesis; The value of science; Science and method; Index. Promotional This work by the French mathematician Henri Poincaré, translated into English in 1913, elegantly expounds his philosophy of science. Promotional "Headline" This work by the French mathematician Henri Poincar Description for Bookstore One of the greatest mathematicians of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Henri Poincar Description for Library One of the greatest mathematicians of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Henri Poincar Details ISBN1108069495 ISBN-10 1108069495 ISBN-13 9781108069496 Format Paperback Pages 570 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French DEWEY 501 Illustrations black & white illustrations Translator George Bruce Halsted Short Title FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE Language English Media Book Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2014 Subtitle Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method Publication Date 2014-12-11 UK Release Date 2014-12-11 AU Release Date 2014-12-11 NZ Release Date 2014-12-11 Author Josiah Royce Series Cambridge Library Collection - History of Science Alternative 9781107252950 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91397567;

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