Humphreys Willard (41 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Partly based on the author's dissertation, this is "a study in the history and philosophy of physical science." Hardcover, full brown cloth, gilt titling. Light wear, minor corner bumps. Text clean; 318 pages; index, appendixes, equations, a few figures. Size: Octavo.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. In tissue jacket.

Hardcover. 318pp Inked name/date inside front cover, else very good plus condition with text clean and binding tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. moderately used.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Freeman and Cooper, 1968 hardcover Text, cover, binding look almost like-new No dust jacket Not an ex-lib copy.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. An ex-library copy in original dark gray cloth lettered in gold. The usual ex-libris markings. The binding is sound, the text is clean/unmarked, and there is little cover wear. No dust jacket. Book.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:902770192X.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 282 pages, a near fine hardback, publisher's original navy blue cloth binding with gold gilt lettering and the D. Reidel Publishing Company logo to the spine. Absolute minimal evidence that this is an ex-library book (902770192X).

Condition: very good. 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.

Condition: Good. 1973rd Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book delves into the intricate relationship between education and government in the United States. It traces the evolution of our nation's educational system, from its inception to its current state, against the backdrop of our unique political and social landscape. The author meticulously examines the interplay between national, state, and local authorities in shaping educational policies and practices. They highlight the legal and constitutional considerations that have guided the establishment of public schools, the allocation of funds, and the regulation of educational institutions. Throughout the book, the author explores the ongoing debate over the purpose and scope of public education in a democratic society. They discuss the tension between local control and state oversight, the role of religious and secular influences, and the challenges of ensuring equal access to quality education for all citizens. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex legal and policy framework that governs education in the United States, providing valuable insights into the historical, political, and philosophical forces that have shaped its development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. With jacket. 160 pp. B/w illustrations. No inscriptions. VG/VG.

435pp. 8vo Illustrated in black and white Gray cloth Apparent first printing. Edited by Willard C. Humphreys Near Fine/VG+ dj (light soil and edgewear) 0-87735-509-6.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 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.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 285 pages. 9.25x6.10x9.21 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 296.

Condition: New. 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 -.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.