Henri Poincaré

Henri Poincaré was a renowned French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, including the formulation of the Poincaré conjecture, and is often considered one of the founders of the field of topology. His work also laid the groundwork for the theory of special relativity.

Books

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  1. 1. Science and Hypothesis

    Cover of 'Science and Hypothesis' by Henri Poincaré

    "Science and Hypothesis" is a philosophical exploration of the nature of scientific inquiry, where the author argues that many elements of scientific theory are based on convenient assumptions rather than empirical evidence. The book challenges the notion of absolute truth in science, asserting that many scientific principles are merely working hypotheses that have yet to be disproven. It also discusses the role of mathematics in science, the limitations of inductive reasoning, and the importance of intuition and creativity in scientific discovery.

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