Science and hypothesis, by Henri Poincare. With a preface by J. Larmor. CONTENTS: 1. Number and magnitude: On the Nature of Mathematical Reasoning, Mathematical Magnitude and Experiment.--2. Space: Non-Euclidean Geometries, Space and Geometry, Experiment and Geometry.--3. Force: The Classical Mechanics, Relative and Absolute Motion, Energy and Thermo-Dynamics.--4. Nature: Hypothesis in Physics, The Theories of Modern Physics, The Calculus of Probabilities, Optics and Electricity, Electro-Dynamics. Reproduction of 1905 Edition.
- ISBN10 048678617X
- ISBN13 9780486786179
- Publish Date 11 December 2013 (first published 16 June 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Dover Publications
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English