How Long to Read The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell

How Long Does it Take to Read The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 8 minutes to read The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell by Pierre Maurice Marie Duhem

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this volume Pierre Duhem first gives an overview of 19th century electricity and magnetism. Next, he applies his keen historical, philosophical, and physical intuition to critiquing Maxwell’s theories, especially his electromagnetic theory of light and the ad hoc introduction of displacement current, which he considers too much a product of the “esprit de géométrie” than the “esprit de finesse,” as Pascal calls it. In this book, Duhem is guided by the principle that a theory that offers contradictions, even if the theory is posed by a genius, needs to be analysed and discussed until a clear distinction can be made between the propositions likely to be logically demonstrated and statements that offend logic and which must be transformed or rejected. Furthermore, Duhem felt, in criticizing such a theory one must guard against narrowness of mind and petty corrections which would make one forget the merit of the inventor; and, more importantly, one must guard against the blind superstition which, for admiration of the author, would hide the serious defects of the work. He is not so great a genius that he surpasses the laws of reason. Pierre Duhem (1861-1916), chairman of theoretical physics at Bordeaux in 1984-1916, is well-known for his works in the history and philosophy of science.

How long is The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell?

The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell by Pierre Maurice Marie Duhem is 185 pages long, and a total of 47,175 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 17 minutes to read The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell aloud.

What Reading Level is The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell?

The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell?

The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell by Pierre Maurice Marie Duhem is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Electric Theories of J. Clerk Maxwell by Pierre Maurice Marie Duhem on Amazon click the button below.