Research Catalog

Evidence and method scientific strategies of Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell

Title
Evidence and method [electronic resource] : scientific strategies of Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell / Peter Achinstein.
Author
Achinstein, Peter.
Publication
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2013]

Available Online

  • Available from home with a valid library card
  • Available onsite at NYPL

Details

Description
1 online resource (xv, 177 pages) : illustrations.
Uniform Title
Evidence and method (Online)
Alternative Title
Evidence and method (Online)
Subject
  • Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
  • Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879
  • Science > Methodology > History > 18th century
  • Science > Methodology > History > 19th century
  • Verification (Empiricism)
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
A problem about evidence -- Newton's rules -- Newtonian extensions, a rival, justifying induction, and evidence -- What to do if you cannot establish a theory : Maxwell's three methods.
LCCN
2012036610
OCLC
ssj0000889995
Author
Achinstein, Peter.
Title
Evidence and method [electronic resource] : scientific strategies of Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell / Peter Achinstein.
Imprint
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
View in Legacy Catalog