ISBN10: 902770192X, ISBN13: 9789027701923, [publisher: Springer] Softcover Dordrecht : D. Reidel,1973. Paperback. x,282,[3] pp. (Synthese 48). Library stamps. - An occurrence is explained by being related to prior events through known laws. Other intellectual activities may also constitute explanation - but this much certainly does. Ideally, an explained occurrence (0) could have been predicted in a connected way - by extrapolation from prior events (e) via the same laws (L). Schematically, 1 Explanation: 0 -Lt, 2, 3-(e e e )'-AI t 2 3 01 Prediction: (e e e )I-L , 2, 3_ +.11 t 2 3 t Thus Mars' backward loop in late summer, 1956, is explained by showing how this follows from (e ) its mean distance from sun and earth, (e ) its t 2 mean period of revolution, (e ) its past positions relative to earth, etc. 3 - by way of the laws of Celestial Mechanics (including (Lt) Kepler's Laws and Galileo's, (L2) Newton's, and (L3) those of Laplace and Lagrange. Moreover, this loop (0) could have been predicted from such events (e -e ) via the laws of Celestial Mechanics. t 3 This is an ideal situation. It crystallized late in the history of planetary theory. The Greeks found explanations for heavenly motions: the back ward loops were explained to their satisfaction. But they could not predict these motions, not in terms of Attic explanatory cosmologies. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9789027701923. Keywords : PHILOSOPHY, philosophy philosophy of science
Hanson, Norwood Russell.
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ISBN10: 902770192X, ISBN13: 9789027701923, [publisher: Springer] Softcover Dordrecht : D. Reidel,1973. Paperback. x,282,[3] pp. (Synthese 48). Library stamps. - An occurrence is explained by being related to prior events through known laws. Other intellectual activities may also constitute explanation - but this much certainly does. Ideally, an explained occurrence (0) could have been predicted in a connected way - by extrapolation from prior events (e) via the same laws (L). Schematically, 1 Explanation: 0 -Lt, 2, 3-(e e e )'-AI t 2 3 01 Prediction: (e e e )I-L , 2, 3_ +.11 t 2 3 t Thus Mars' backward loop in late summer, 1956, is explained by showing how this follows from (e ) its mean distance from sun and earth, (e ) its t 2 mean period of revolution, (e ) its past positions relative to earth, etc. 3 - by way of the laws of Celestial Mechanics (including (Lt) Kepler's Laws and Galileo's, (L2) Newton's, and (L3) those of Laplace and Lagrange. Moreover, this loop (0) could have been predicted from such events (e -e ) via the laws of Celestial Mechanics. t 3 This is an ideal situation. It crystallized late in the history of planetary theory. The Greeks found explanations for heavenly motions: the back ward loops were explained to their satisfaction. But they could not predict these motions, not in terms of Attic explanatory cosmologies. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9789027701923. Keywords : PHILOSOPHY, philosophy philosophy of science
Hanson, N, R.
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Humphreys W. C. Jr. Hanson N. R
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Hanson, N, R.
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Dordrecht D. Reidel 1973 1973 ed. Hardcover Near Fine in Very good+ jacket Hardcover with blue cloth boards in dust jacket, 1973, octavo, 282pp., illustrated in b&w. Book near fine with hint of wear to spine ends, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ VG+ with toning, rubbing.
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Dordrecht: D. Reidel, Date: 1973. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very good+. Hardcover with blue cloth boards in dust jacket, 1973, octavo, 282pp., illustrated in b&w. Book near fine with hint of wear to spine ends, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ VG+ with toning, rubbing. 1973. D. Reidel ISBN 902770192x 9789027701923 [US]
Hanson, Norwood Russell
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Hanson, Norwood Russell, And Willard C. Humphreys, Editor
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Dordrecht and Boston D. Reidel Publishing Company 1973 First Edition Hardcover Good in Very Good jacket A Good copy in dark blue cloth lettered in gold, in a Very Good dust jacket. Bookplate inside the front cover, and brief marginalia. (Not ex-library. )
Hanson Norwood Russell and Willard C. Humphreys editor
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Hanson, Norwood Russell, and Willard C. Humphreys, editor
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ISBN10: 902770192X, ISBN13: 9789027701923, [publisher: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht and Boston] Hardcover First Edition A Good copy in dark blue cloth lettered in gold, in a Very Good dust jacket. Bookplate inside the front cover, and brief marginalia. (Not ex-library.)
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Hanson NR.; Jr. Willard C. Humphreys N. R.
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Dordrecht, Holland: D. Reidel. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Date: 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 902770192X . Tight bright unmarked book in crisp dust jacket with sunned edges and touch of edgewear. ; Synthese Library; 0.85 x 9.56 x 6.48 Inches; 282 pages . 1973. D. Reidel ISBN 902770192X 9789027701923 [CA]
Hanson, N.R.; Jr., Willard C. Humphreys
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Hanson, N.R.; Jr., Willard C. Humphreys
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Dordrecht, Holland D. Reidel 1973 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket 902770192X. Tight bright unmarked book in crisp dust jacket with sunned edges and touch of edgewear.; Synthese Library; 0.85 x 9.56 x 6.48 Inches; 282 pages.
N. R. Hanson
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ISBN10: 902770192X, ISBN13: 9789027701923, [publisher: Springer Netherlands] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - An occurrence is explained by being related to prior events through known laws. Other intellectual activities may also constitute explanation - but this much certainly does. Ideally, an explained occurrence (0) could have been predicted in a connected way - by extrapolation from prior events (e) via the same laws (L). Schematically, 1 Explanation: 0 -Lt, 2, 3-(e e e )'-AI t 2 3 01 Prediction: (e e e )I-L , 2, 3_ +.11 t 2 3 t Thus Mars' backward loop in late summer, 1956, is explained by showing how this follows from (e ) its mean distance from sun and earth, (e ) its t 2 mean period of revolution, (e ) its past positions relative to earth, etc. 3 - by way of the laws of Celestial Mechanics (including (Lt) Kepler's Laws and Galileo's, (L2) Newton's, and (L3) those of Laplace and Lagrange. Moreover, this loop (0) could have been predicted from such events (e -e ) via the laws of Celestial Mechanics. t 3 This is an ideal situation. It crystallized late in the history of planetary theory.The Greeks found explanations for heavenly motions: the back ward loops were explained to their satisfaction. But they could not predict these motions, not in terms of Attic explanatory cosmologies.
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ISBN10: 902770192X, ISBN13: 9789027701923, [publisher: Springer Netherlands] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - An occurrence is explained by being related to prior events through known laws. Other intellectual activities may also constitute explanation - but this much certainly does. Ideally, an explained occurrence (0) could have been predicted in a connected way - by extrapolation from prior events (e) via the same laws (L). Schematically, 1 Explanation: 0 -Lt, 2, 3-(e e e )'-AI t 2 3 01 Prediction: (e e e )I-L , 2, 3_ +.11 t 2 3 t Thus Mars' backward loop in late summer, 1956, is explained by showing how this follows from (e ) its mean distance from sun and earth, (e ) its t 2 mean period of revolution, (e ) its past positions relative to earth, etc. 3 - by way of the laws of Celestial Mechanics (including (Lt) Kepler's Laws and Galileo's, (L2) Newton's, and (L3) those of Laplace and Lagrange. Moreover, this loop (0) could have been predicted from such events (e -e ) via the laws of Celestial Mechanics. t 3 This is an ideal situation. It crystallized late in the history of planetary theory.The Greeks found explanations for heavenly motions: the back ward loops were explained to their satisfaction. But they could not predict these motions, not in terms of Attic explanatory cosmologies.
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Springer, Date: 1973-03-31. 1973. Hardcover. Used:Good. 1973. Springer ISBN 902770192X 9789027701923 [US]
