Le Poidevin on the Reduction of Chemistry |
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| Authors: | Hendry Robin Findlay; Needham Paul |
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| Institution: | Department of Philosophy, Durham University, 50 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN UK
Department of Philosophy, University of Stockholm, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | In this article we critically evaluate Robin Le Poidevin's recentattempt to set out an argument for the ontological reductionof chemistry independently of intertheoretic reduction. We argue,firstly, that the argument he envisages applies only to a smallpart of chemistry, and that there is no obvious way to extendit. We argue, secondly, that the argument cannot establish thereduction of chemistry, properly so called. - 1 Introduction
- 2The scope of the reductionist claim
- 3 The combinatorial argument
- 4 The strength of the ‘reduction’
- 5 Concludingremarks
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