Philosophy of Chemistry: Synthesis of a New Discipline (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, Volume 242) (Baird, Davis; Scerri, Eric; McIntyre, Lee; ed.s)

Janet D. Stemwedel
Department of Philosophy, San José State University, Sané, CA 95192-0096
J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (8), p 1140
DOI: 10.1021/ed083p1140
Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2006

Abstract

This book discusses chemistry’s historical development; its relations to other sciences; its approaches to explanation, representation, classification, and measurement; and the ways in which issues in chemistry connect with, and shed light upon, larger philosophical questions about how sciences help us make sense of the world we live in.

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Continuing Education

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History / Philosophy

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Book and Media Reviews

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Textbooks / Reference Books

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Enrichment / Review Materials
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