The newtonian chemistry

Quimica nova

Mocellin, Ronei Clécio¹ 

[1] Université Paris, Nanterre, France

关键词: Newton;    theory of affinity;    Lavoisier.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422006000200035

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

The work of Newtonexerted a profound influence on the development of science. In chemistry thisnewtonian influence was present in Query 31 of Newton's Optics. However,the incursion of Newton's thought into chemistry brought upon the chemists anepistemological question, that of the nature of their discipline. Would chemistrybe a discipline in its own right, or simply a branch of physics? In this workwe present the newtonian program for chemistry, as well as the reaction of traditionalchemists to it. We conclude by proposing that Lavoisier carried through a synthesisbetween newtonian methodology and the singularity of traditional chemistry.

【 授权许可】

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