Harper, William L. 1943-
Isaac Newton's scientific method turning data into evidence about gravity and cosmology / [electronic resource] : William L. Harper. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Harper presents an account of Isaac Newton's work on gravity and the cosmos. He argues that Newton's inferences from phenomena realize an ideal of empirical success that is richer than prediction, and explores the ways in which Newton's method aims to turn theoretical questions into ones which can be answered empirically.
9780191728679 (ebook) : No price
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
Gravitation.
Gravity.
Cosmology.
QC178
531.14
Isaac Newton's scientific method turning data into evidence about gravity and cosmology / [electronic resource] : William L. Harper. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource : ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Harper presents an account of Isaac Newton's work on gravity and the cosmos. He argues that Newton's inferences from phenomena realize an ideal of empirical success that is richer than prediction, and explores the ways in which Newton's method aims to turn theoretical questions into ones which can be answered empirically.
9780191728679 (ebook) : No price
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.
Gravitation.
Gravity.
Cosmology.
QC178
531.14