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
Körperschaft: World Scientific (Firm)
Weitere Verfasser: Simon, Jonathan, 1964-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London : Singapore : Imperial College Press ; Distributed by World Scientific Pub. Co., ©2008.
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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:1 online resource (xii, 268 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-262) and index.
ISBN:9781848162266
184816226X
1848162251
9781848162259