NDLI: Aesthetic values in chemistry

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Schummer, Joachim
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	This paper investigates the role of aesthetic values in chemical research with regard to the sensual qualities of materials; microscopic structures with a particular focus on symmetry; molecular representations in supramolecular chemistry; chemical experimentation; and mathematical modeling in chemical engineering and physical chemistry. I argue that aesthetic values are important motivation and guidance in all these areas, although their relationship to epistemic and utilitarian values is mixed. They can both help open up entirely new research fields and make blind for new opportunities. Being aware of their existence and understanding their impact, chemists can better take advantage of them without falling victim to their possible misguidance.
Starting Page	317
Ending Page	325
Page Count	9
File Format	PDF
ISSN	20374631
Journal	Rendiconti Lincei
Volume Number	25
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	17200776
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Milan
Publisher Date	2014-06-08
Publisher Place	Milan
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Chemistry Aesthetics Sensual experience Symmetry Supramolecular chemistry Styles of experimentation Mathematical modeling Environment Earth Sciences Life Sciences Biomedicine general History of Science
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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Aesthetic values in chemistry