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Quotation from Science and Hypothesis by Henri Poincare
“Principles are conventions and definitions in disguise.”
Science and Hypothesis, Part III, Ch. VIII, General Conclusions on Part III, trans. W. J. Greenstreet
Poincaré's summary of the status of the principles of mechanics, which he adds were derived from experimental laws.
Citation: "Principles are conventions and definitions in disguise." — Henri Poincare, Science and Hypothesis, Part III, Ch. VIII, General Conclusions on Part III, trans. W. J. Greenstreet. (id poincare-science-and-hypothesis-q5)
Portrait: Henri Poincaré, PA03199, Henri Manuel, Public domain.
