Hackett Publishing

“This volume assembles twelve texts published between 1892 and 1915 . . . . The editors allow one to see the genesis of the ideas of Duhem, philosopher and historian, of the variety of his styles, and sometimes also the limits of his work . . . . A useful index, probably unique in the field of Duhemian studies, completes the book . . . . The English-language public may be assured an exemplary translation and a reliable critical apparatus.”
     —Jean Gayon, Revue d’Histoire des Sciences

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction
Note on the Translation
Bibliography

“Some Reflections on the Subject of Physical Theories” (1892)

“Physics and Metaphysics” (1893)

“The English School and Physical Theories” (1893)

“Some Reflections on the Subject of Experimental Physics” (1894)

“Analysis of Mach’s The Science of Mechanics: A Critical and Historical Account of Its Development” (1903)

From “To Save the Phenomena: Essay on the Concept of Physical Theory from Plato to Galileo” (1908)

“Letter to Father Bulliot, on Science and Religion” (1911)

“History of Physics” (1911)

“The Nature of Mathematical Reasoning” (1912)

“Logical Examination of Physical Theory” (1913)

“Research on the History of Physical Theories” (1913)

“Some Reflections on German Science” (1915)

Index