FREYCINET, Essais sur la philosophie des sciences, 1896

First edition.
Charles de Freycinet (1828-1923) was a French politician, engineer, and mathematician, and a member of the Institut. He served as Prime Minister and was a major figure in political life during the Third Republic. This work is a philosophical reflection on the sciences, particularly mathematical analysis and mechanics, in which he examines the foundations and implications of scientific theories.