Einstein, his theories, and his aesthetic considerations

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 21-30

  Engler, Gideon ^a  

^a SOREQ NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTER   (Israel)

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EID: 61149665840     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698590500051068     Document Type: Article

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