Schlick

/ (ʃlɪk) /

noun

Moritz. 1882–1936, German philosopher, working in Austria, who founded (1924) the Vienna Circle to develop the doctrine of logical positivism. His works include the General Theory of Knowledge (1918) and Problems of Ethics (1930)

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Schlick in his book on epistemology has therefore characterised axioms very aptly as implicit definitions.
Sidelights on Relativity|Albert Einstein
Regina Sacchi, who married a noted German violoncellist named Schlick, was celebrated for her performances on the violin.
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
Immediately afterwards the judges entered the prison and called out the name of Count Schlick.
A History of Bohemian Literature|Count Ltzow
It should be said that engineers disagree as to the practical utility of the Schlick gyroscope.
Every-day Science: Volume VII. The Conquest of Time and Space|Henry Smith Williams

It is evident that this method of Mr. Brennan is altogether different in character from that of Mr. Schlick.
Spinning Tops|John Perry