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Van atomos naar atoom

Andreas Gerardus Maria van Melsen • 1949 • Dover Publications

Author: Andreas Gerardus Maria van Melsen
First published: 1949
Publisher: Dover Publications
Genres: History · Science
ISBN: 9780486495842

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This work traces the historical progression of atomic theory, exploring how the concept of the atom evolved from ancient philosophical inquiry into a foundational scientific principle. By examining these intellectual shifts, the text provides a comprehensive look at the development of scientific thought across centuries.

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Originally published in 1949 as From Atomos to Atom, this scholarly work by Andreas Gerardus Maria van Melsen examines the historical development of atomic theory from the philosophical inquiries of the pre-Socratic Greeks to the scientific advancements of the mid-twentieth century. Van Melsen, a Dutch philosopher of science, sought to bridge the gap between ancient metaphysical speculation and modern empirical physics, providing a comprehensive intellectual genealogy of the atom.

The Dover Publications edition serves as an unabridged republication of the original English translation, chosen for its enduring significance in the history and philosophy of science. The work is widely regarded for its careful tracing of how the concept of the atom evolved from a qualitative philosophical construct into a quantitative scientific model, making it a staple text for students and historians interested in the conceptual evolution of physical science.

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