| Unit name | Philosophy of Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHILM0027 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Okasha |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This lecture is an introduction to the philosophy and history of chemistry for advanced students. It consists of several methodologically different attempts, historical as well as systematical, to give an answer to the headline question $?What is Chemistry&?. Some possible attempts to explain the still typical neglect of chemistry in professional philosophy (of science) will be collected from the literature and analyzed. Among others, hypotheses of complexity, reductionism, maturity, philosophical capability, and epistemological or ontological relevance will be discussed.
