Evidence and method : scientific strategies of Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell
Achinstein, PeterAuthor
In this book, Peter Achinstein proposes and defends several objective concepts of evidence. He then explores the question of whether a scientific method, such as that represented in the four 'Rules for the Study of Natural Philosophy' that Isaac Newton invoked in proving his law of gravity, can be employed in demonstrating how the proposed definitions of evidence are to be applied to real scientific cases.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
In this book, Peter Achinstein proposes and defends several objective concepts of evidence. He then explores the question of whether a scientific method, such as that represented in the four 'Rules for the Study of Natural Philosophy' that Isaac Newton invoked in proving his law of gravity, can be employed in demonstrating how the proposed definitions of evidence are to be applied to real scientific cases.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on Apr. 29, 2013).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879.
Science
Science
Verification (Empiricism)
Physical Sciences & Mathematics
Sciences - General