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Has Daltonian atomism provided chemistry with any explanations?
Philosophy of Science 71 (5):1038-1047 (2004)
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Philosophers frequently cite Dalton's chemical atomism, and its nineteenth century developments, as a prime example of inference to the best explanation. This was a controversial issue in its time. But the critics are dismissed as positivist‐inspired antirealists with no interest in explanation. Is this a reasonable assessment?Author's Profile
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