Space and Geometry in the Light of Physiological, Psychological and - Physical Inquir

Klappentext The Austrian scientist Ernst Mach (1838-1916) carried out work of importance in many fields of enquiry! including physics! physiology! psychology and philosophy. In these essays! published in this English translation in 1906! Mach examines geometry from three different perspectives! arguing that a mathematical standpoint alone is inadequate. Zusammenfassung The Austrian scientist Ernst Mach (1838–1916) carried out work of importance in many fields of enquiry, including physics, physiology, psychology and philosophy. In these essays, published in this English translation in 1906, Mach examines geometry from three different perspectives, arguing that a mathematical standpoint alone is inadequate. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. On physiological, as distinguished from geometrical, space; 2. On the psychology and natural development of geometry; 3. Space and geometry from the point of view of physical inquiry; Index.

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• Authors: Ernst Mach, Mach Ernst
• Assisted by: Thomas J. Mccormack (Translation), McCormack Thomas J. (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.01.2014
• EAN: 9781108066525
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06652-5
• No. of pages: 156
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Geometry; SCIENCE / History, History of Science