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Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributing Authors -- Kant, Helmholtz and the Determinacy of Physical Theory -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Helmholtz's Proof of the Centrality of Forces -- 2. The K??onigsberg Connection -- 3. Helmholtz's Later Criticisms of his Determinacy Argument -- 4. Empirical Determinacy and Geometry -- 5. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- A Mechanical Image: Heinrich Hertz's Principles of Mechanics -- 1. Introduction -- 2. A Struggle with Mechanics -- 3. Why Theoretical Research on Mechanics? -- 4. Hertz's Mechanical Systems -- 5. Hertz's Image Theory -- 6. Images, Colorless Theories, and the Gay Garment -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. Postscript about Philosophy, Physics and Mathematics -- Notes -- References -- From Classical to Relativistic Mechanics: Electromagnetic Models of the Electron -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Energy-Momentum-Mass-Velocity Relations -- 3. Lorentz's Theorem of Corresponding States, the Generalized Contraction Hypothesis, and the Velocity Dependence of Electron Mass -- 4. Electromagnetic Energy, Momentum, and Mass of a Moving Electron -- 5. Poincar??e Pressure -- 6. The Relativistic Treatment of the Electron Model of Lorentz as Amended by Poincar??e -- 7. From the Electromagnetic View of Nature to Relativistic Continuum Mechanics -- Notes -- References -- Enriques: Popularising Science and the Problems of Geometry -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Enriques' Problems of Science -- 3. Enriques as a Philosopher -- 4. The American Reception -- 5. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Hilbert's Axiomatic Approach to the Foundations of Science-a Failed Research Program? -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Hilbert's Axiomatic Point of View and the Foundations of Geometry -- 3. Hilbert's Work in Physics Between 1900 and 1930 -- 4. Hilbert's 'Silent' Period From 1898 to 1911 -- 5. Hilbert's Most Effective Periods in Physics -- 6. The Legitimacy of an Axiomatic Point of View in Science -- Notes -- References -- The Space between Helmholtz and Einstein: Moritz Schlick on Spatial Intuition and the Foundations of Geometry -- 1. Biographical Introduction -- 2. Schlick's Basic Epistemological Problem: Intuition, Evidence and Certainty of Knowledge -- 3. Intuitive Spaces and Conceptual Space: Einstein's General Theory and Schlick's Reception -- 4. Spatial Intuition and the Process of Conceptualization: Schlick's Criticism of Helmholtz's Approach -- 5. Concluding Remark -- Notes -- References -- Mathematical Structure, "World Structure," and the Philosophical Turning-point in Modern Physics -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The problem of Interpretation in Historical Perspective -- 3. Relativity and "World-structure" -- 4. Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Einstein's Allies and Enemies: Debating Relativity in Germany, 1916-1920 -- 1. Publicity and Fame -- 2. Arnold Berliner's Die Naturwissenschaften -- 3. Ernst Gehrcke and the Roots of the Anti-Relativist Movement -- 4. Einstein's "Dia.