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John Dalton and the London atomists: William and Bryan Higgins, William Austin, and new Daltonian doubts about the origin of the atomic theory

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Most historians have ruled out the possibility that John Dalton was influenced by the theories of atomists William and Bryan Higgins, as well as William Austin, in developing his first table of atomic weights on 6 September 1803. I review and evaluate the case to be made for the influence of each scientist on Dalton. Contrary to prevailing views, I raise new Daltonian doubts, especially for Bryan Higgins.

Source: Notes and Records the Royal Society Journal of the History of Science

DOI: 10.1098/rsnr.2014.0025

Author: Mark I. Grossman

Language: English

Topic: Historical Philosophy and Science

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2129548815

FWCI: 2.194

Cites: 20

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10