Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Chemistry
Философия науки и философия химии
2014-01-01
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In this paper I assess the relation between philosophy of chemistry and (general) philosophy of science, focusing on those themes in the philosophy of chemistry that may bring about major revisions or extensions of current philosophy of science. Three themes can claim to make a unique contribution to philosophy of science: first, the variety of materials in the (natural and artificial) world; second, extending the world by making new stuff; and, third, specific features of the relations between chemistry and physics.
Key Findings
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Chemistry’s capacity to create new substances expands the scope of the world considered by philosophy of science.
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The diversity of natural and artificial materials is identified as a distinctive contribution of chemistry to philosophy of science.
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The paper evaluates how philosophy of chemistry can revise or extend general philosophy of science.
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The specific relationship between chemistry and physics provides a third theme with potential to reshape philosophy of science.
Research Object
Philosophy of chemistry in relation to general philosophy of science
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The distinctive contributions of chemistry to philosophy of science, concerning material variety, the creation of new substances, and the relationship between chemistry and physics
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