Einstein's Revolution: A Study In Heuristic by Elie Zahar
$44.99
Secondhand paperback very good condition. 1989. This book examines Albert Einstein's revolutionary contributions to physics through the lens of heuristic methods, focusing on how conceptual breakthroughs drive scientific progress. Elie Zahar analyzes the development of special and general relativity, highlighting the role of thought experiments and paradigm shifts in overcoming classical limitations. It argues that heuristics, rather than formal logic alone, were pivotal in Einstein's paradigm-changing insights.
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Type: NON FICTION
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