Johann Heinrich Lambert's Scientific Tool Kit, Exemplified by His Measurement of Humidity, 1769

Johann Heinrich Lambert's Scientific Tool Kit, Exemplified by His Measurement of Humidity, 1769–1772

Published:2010-01-26 Issue:1 Volume:23 Page:65-89
ISSN:0269-8897
Container-title:Science in Context
language:en
Short-container-title:Sci Context

Author:

Bullynck Maarten

Abstract

ArgumentJohann Heinrich Lambert (1728–1777) developed a very detailed theory of science and experiment. Using Lambert's hygrometric studies, this article provides an introduction to Lambert's theory and its practice. Of special interest is his well-founded theory on the emergence and definition of concepts and his neat eye for heuristics that should ultimately lead to a mathematization of physical phenomena. His use of visualizations in this context is especially remarkable.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

History and Philosophy of Science,General Social Sciences

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