Theory Choice in the History of Chemical Practices

Dr. Emma Tobin and Dr. Chiara Ambrosio are lecturers in Philosophy of Science at University College London.

• Introduction.- Theory Choice in Medieval Alchemy.- Theory Choice in the Seventeenth Century: Robert Boyle against the Paraclesian Tria Prima.- Choice or No Choice? Affinity and Theory Choice.- One of These Things is just like the Others: Substitution as Motivator in Eighteenth Century Chemistry.- Theory Choice in Chemistry: Attitudes to Computer Modelling in Chemistry.

"The essays are engaging and stimulating, but are meant for advanced readers. Each essay provides extensive footnotes and references ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students; researchers/faculty; professionals." (H. Goldwhite, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)