Essays in the Philosophy of Chemistry by Eric Scerri

Essays in the Philosophy of Chemistry by Eric Scerri

The philosophy of chemistry has emerged in recent years as a new and autonomous field within the Anglo-American philosophical tradition. With the development of this new discipline, Eric Scerri and Grant Fisher's Essays in the Philosophy of Chemistry is a timely and definitive guide to all current thought in this field. This edited volume will serve to map out the distinctive features of the field and its connections to the philosophies of the natural sciences and general philosophy of science more broadly. It will be a reference for students and professional alike. Both the philosophy of chemistry and philosophies of scientific practice alike reflect the splitting of analytical and continental scholastic traditions, and some philosophers are turning for inspiration from the familiar resources of analytical philosophy to influences from the continental tradition and pragmatism. While philosophy of chemistry is practiced very much within the familiar analytical tradition, it is also capable of trail-blazing new philosophical approaches. In such a way, the seemingly disparate disciplines such as the "hard sciences" and philosophy become much more linked.

[D]elving deeper is definitely something this book will facilitateEvery essay is extensively referenced. The book will prove an invaluable tool for students new to the field or those digging deep into a particular area that need to construct a reading list to help them gain expertise. As the true target audience of this book, they will not be disappointed. * Samuel Tracey, Chemistry World *
This is heavy but rewarding reading recommended for upper-division undergraduates and for individuals interested in chemistry, other sciences, history, and philosophy. * R. E. Buntrock, CHOICE *

Eric Scerri is a chemist, writer, and philosopher of science. He is a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles. Grant Fisher is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

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ISBN 13	9780190494599
ISBN 10	019049459X
Title	Essays in the Philosophy of Chemistry
Author	Eric Scerri
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	2016-07-28
Number of pages	422
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