Putting the Chemistry Back into the History and Philosophy of Chemistry

Explore a thought-provoking lecture where renowned scholar Jeff Seeman makes a compelling case for the fundamental importance of chemistry in understanding its own historical and philosophical development. Through personal research examples and insights gathered over his career, learn how chemical principles and understanding are essential tools for historians and philosophers studying the evolution of chemical science. Delivered to the Royal Society of Chemistry in March 2023, this hour-long presentation challenges conventional approaches to chemistry's historical study and advocates for deeper integration of chemical knowledge in historical analysis.