Is Water H2O? Evidence, Realism and Pluralism /
This book exhibits deep philosophical quandaries and intricacies of the historical development of science lying behind a simple and fundamental item of common sense in modern science, namely the composition of water as H2O. Three main phases of development are critically re-examined, covering the hi...
| Main Author: | Chang, Hasok (Author) |
|---|---|
| Corporate Author: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2012.
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| Series: | Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science,
293 |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
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