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Joseph Priestley, Enlightened Experimentalist (2008)

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Priestley's observations and experiments enabled others to interpret nature in a new way. This chapter reviews these observations and experiments covering electrostatics, optics, pneumatic chemistry, and photosynthesis. It then considers the ways recent historians have interpreted Priestley's scientific activities in the context of his theological, educational, and political activities. Finally, the chapter re-examines the question of Priestley's attitude towards Lavoisier and his continuing support for a phlogistic world view. Keywords: chemistry, science, electrostatics, optics, pneumatic chemistry, photosynthesis, Lavoisier

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Description “Priestley's observations and experiments enabled others to interpret nature in a new way. This chapter reviews these observations and experiments covering electrostatics, optics, pneumatic chemistry, and photosynthesis.” (from the abstract)


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Book Rivers, Isabel; Wykes, David L. (2008) Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Philosopher, and Theologian. unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Boantza, Victor D.
Gino, Sebastiano
Dee Ann Castel
Watanabe, Yoshiaki
Ricci, Patricia Likos
Moura, Breno Arsioli
Concepts
Chemistry
Experiments and experimentation
Natural philosophy
Controversies and disputes
Oxygen
Science and society
Time Periods
18th century
19th century
Enlightenment
17th century
Places
Great Britain
United States
France
England
Scotland
Institutions
Oxford University
American Chemical Society
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