Chemistry's Metaphysics

Vanessa A. Seifert (University of Athens, Greece)

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Cambridge University Press
18 January 2024

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Quantum & theoretical chemistry

Series: Elements in Metaphysics

The place of chemistry in the metaphysics of science may be viewed as peripheral compared to physics and biology. However, a metaphysics of science that disregards chemistry would be incomplete and ill-informed. This Element establishes this claim by showing how key metaphysical issues are informed by drawing on chemistry. Five metaphysical topics are investigated: natural kinds, scientific realism, reduction, laws and causation. These topics are spelled out from the perspective of ten chemical case studies, each of which illuminates the novel ways that metaphysics of science can be informed by chemistry. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Vanessa A. Seifert (University of Athens Greece)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 138g
ISBN: 9781009238823
ISBN 10: 1009238825
Series: Elements in Metaphysics
Pages: 86
Publication Date: 18 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Natural kinds; 3. Realism and reduction; 4. Laws and causes; 5. Conclusion; References.