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Hilbert's Axiomatic Approach to the Foundations of Science—A Failed Research Program?

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Majer, U. (2006). Hilbert's Axiomatic Approach to the Foundations of Science—A Failed Research Program?. In: Hendricks, V.F., Jørgensen, K., Lützen, J., Pedersen, S. (eds) Interactions. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 251. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5195-1_5

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