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Revolutions in science, revolutions in chemistry.
- Source :
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Foundations of Chemistry . Jul2023, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p321-335. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Despite decades of research and thought on the meaning and identification of revolutions in science, there is no generally accepted definition for this concept. This paper presents 13 different characteristics that have been used by philosophers and historians of science to characterize revolutions in science, in general, and in chemistry, in particular. These 13 characteristics were clustered into six independent factors. Suggestions are provided as to the use of these characteristics and factors to evaluate historical events as to their possible categorization as revolutions in chemistry. Challenges to the goal of creating a consensus definition of "revolutions in science" are also presented in this publication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *REVOLUTIONS
*HISTORIANS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13864238
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164493246
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10698-023-09467-w