Has Daltonian atomism provided chemistry with any explanations?
Needham, Paul (2002) Has Daltonian atomism provided chemistry with any explanations?.
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Abstract
Philosophers frequently cite Dalton?s chemical atomism, and its 19th century developments, as a prime example of inference to the best explanation. This was a controversial issue in its time. But the critics are dismissed as positivist-inspired antirealists with no interest in explanation. Is this a reasonable assessment?
| Keywords: | Dalton, atomism, chemistry |
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| Conferences and Volumes: | [2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002): PSA 2002 Symposia |
| ID Code: | 856 |
| Deposited By: | Needham, Paul |
| Deposited On: | 30 October 2002 |