How Long to Read Philosophy of Chemistry

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of Chemistry?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Philosophy of Chemistry by Jaap Brakel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book addresses themes in the newly emerging discipline of philosophy of chemistry, in particular issues in connection with discussions in general philosophy of science on natural kinds, reduction and ceteris paribus laws. The philosophical issue addressed in all chapters is the relation between, on the one hand, the manifest image (the daily practice or common-sense-life-form) and on the other the scientific image, both of which claim to be the final arbiter of "everything."With respect to chemistry, the question raised is this: Where does this branch of science fit in, with the manifest or scientific image? Most philosophers and chemists probably would reply unhesitatingly, the scientific image. The aim of this book is to raise doubts about that self-evidence. It is argued that chemistry is primarily the science of manifest substances, whereas "micro" or "submicro" scientific talk--though important, useful, and insightful--does not change what matters, namely the properties of manifest substances.These manifest substances, their properties and uses cannot be reduced to talk of molecules or solutions of the Schrödinger equation. If "submicroscopic" quantum mechanics were to be wrong, it would not affect all (or any) "microlevel" chemical knowledge of molecules. If molecular chemistry were to be wrong, it wouldn't disqualify knowledge of, say, water--not at the "macrolevel" (e.g. its viscosity at 50 C), nor at the pre- or protoscientific manifest level (e.g. ice is frozen water).

How long is Philosophy of Chemistry?

Philosophy of Chemistry by Jaap Brakel is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of Chemistry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Philosophy of Chemistry aloud.

What Reading Level is Philosophy of Chemistry?

Philosophy of Chemistry is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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