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  • Philosophy of Science
  • History of Chemistry
  • History of Philosophy

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  • Materialism has seen a resurgence, with scholars identifying a 'vital materialism' distinct from older mechanistic views.
  • This vital materialism tradition incorporates concepts like life, affect, chimiatry, and transformation.
  • Recent scholarship has linked vital materialism to figures like Margaret Cavendish and Karen Barad, and to Renaissance naturalisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Denis Diderot's chemically influenced vital materialism.
  • To explore the connections between Diderot's ideas and older Renaissance naturalisms.
  • To focus on Diderot's chemically charged materialism within the context of scientific revolution.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Diderot's writings on materialism and chemistry.
  • Tracing the influence of Renaissance naturalists, such as Van Helmont, on Diderot's thought.
  • Connecting Diderot's views to the broader context of the scientific revolution and the emergence of biology.

Main Results:

  • Diderot's vital materialism integrates chemical concepts and emphasizes active, transforming matter.
  • Diderot drew upon and contributed to a tradition of vital materialism, linking it to older naturalisms.
  • His work reflects a belief in an impending "great revolution in the sciences," particularly in the understanding of living matter.

Conclusions:

  • Diderot's chemically influenced vital materialism represents a significant development in the history of materialism.
  • His ideas bridge historical traditions and anticipate future scientific paradigms.
  • The study underscores the importance of chemistry in understanding Diderot's philosophy of active matter.