Space and Geometry
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An Austrian physicist and philosopher, his foundational work is recognized in scientific terminology, including the concept of the "Mach number" related to speed and the optical illusion known as Mach bands. His investigations bridge empirical observation with philosophical inquiry into the nature of scientific understanding.






This third edition features a faithful reprint of the original 1898 lectures, maintaining the high quality of the content. It presents a collection of engaging scientific discussions aimed at making complex topics accessible to a broader audience, reflecting the popular scientific discourse of the time.
This translation presents Mach's influential pamphlet that delves into the formulation of a foundational theory in science. It explores the philosophical underpinnings and implications of scientific concepts, reflecting Mach's significant contributions to the philosophy of science and empiricism. The work is essential for understanding the evolution of scientific thought and the principles that govern scientific inquiry.
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Focusing on the historical development of the conservation of energy principle, Ernst Mach traces its origins from early scientists like Galileo and Descartes to later figures such as Joule and Helmholtz. The book delves into the philosophical implications of this principle, particularly its connection to causality and its significance in modern physics. Mach emphasizes the role of experimental evidence in shaping scientific theories, presenting the conservation of energy as a key example of how empirical findings can lead to profound insights about the universe.
A Critical And Historical Account Of Its Development (1915)
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce original, this antiquarian book preserves the historical significance of its content. Readers may encounter imperfections like marks and notations, reflecting its age and authenticity. The commitment to making this culturally important work accessible highlights an effort to protect and promote literature in a modern format while staying true to the original text.
The book highlights the scarcity and rising costs of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier. It emphasizes the effort to republish these timeless texts in affordable, high-quality editions, preserving the original text and artwork for modern readers.
This is a bilingual edition of Ernst Mach's classic 1875 text on the vestibular system. Mach was an eminent physicist who worked on the speed of sound (Mach as the unit of sound speed), on visual perception (Mach bands which describe contrast phenomena), mechanics (Einstein specifically refers to him as a decisive influence), and created the philosophical foundation of positivism. Mach's work is central to the consideration of processing and human movement perception - a topic of considerable current interest. The early insights and examples Mach provides are instructive, and largely unknown nowadays. Bound along with the text is a CD-ROM, which includes, among other things, the English version of the text, extensive biographies, references, articles, and links to the footnotes.