Download or read book The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory written by Pierre Maurice Marie Duhem and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic work in the philosophy of physical science is an incisive and readable account of the scientific method. Pierre Duhem was one of the great figures in French science, a devoted teacher, and a distinguished scholar of the history and philosophy of science. This book represents his most mature thought on a wide range of topics.