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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.The authors have previously both offered significant contributions to the history and philosophy of chemistry.

Chemistry: The Impure Science

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Hardback by Bernadette Bensaude-vincent , Jonathan Simon

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This book uses history to introduce central issues in the philosophy of chemistry. Mobilizing the theme of impurity, it explores... Read more

    Publisher: Imperial College Press
    Publication Date: 21/10/2008
    ISBN13: 9781848162259, 978-1848162259
    ISBN10: 1848162251

    Number of Pages: 280

    Non Fiction , Mathematics & Science , Education

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    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.The authors have previously both offered significant contributions to the history and philosophy of chemistry.

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