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This book provides an overview of the development of chemistry from the 16th to 18th centuries, with particular focus on the role of experimentation and the overthrow of traditional Aristotelian and alchemical beliefs about the nature of matter. It presents the key experiments and ideas of famous chemists such as Boyle, Stahl, and Lavoisier, contextualizing their work within the broader intellectual and social currents of the time. The author argues that this period witnessed not only the birth of modern chemistry but also a fundamental shift in the way scientists thought about the world, moving away from reliance on ancient authorities and towards a more empirical and evidence-based approach. The book concludes by reflecting on the profound impact that these developments have had on our understanding of the material world.
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