Chemistry: the impure science

This book uses history to introduce central issues in the philosophy of chemistry. Mobilizing the theme of impurity, it explores the tradition of chemistry's negative image. It then argues for the positive philosophical value of chemistry, reflecting its characteristic practical engagement with...

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1. Verfasser: Bensaude-Vincent, Bernadette 1949- (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Imperial College Press c2008
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Zusammenfassung:This book uses history to introduce central issues in the philosophy of chemistry. Mobilizing the theme of impurity, it explores the tradition of chemistry's negative image. It then argues for the positive philosophical value of chemistry, reflecting its characteristic practical engagement with the material world. The book concludes with some ethical reflections concerning chemistry's orientations in the twenty-first century
Beschreibung:xii, 268 p. ill
ISBN:9781848162266

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