Pieter Thyssen
Philosopher of Chemistry
Hi there!
My name is Pieter.
I am a theoretical chemist turned philosopher of science specialising in the philosophy of chemistry, philosophy of physics, and metaphysics of science.
I am currently working as a postdoctoral researcher (Chargé de Recherches FNRS) at the Institut Supérieur de Philosophie of the Catholic University of Louvain.
My research methodology is perhaps closest in spirit to Hasok Chang’s complementary science approach.
Its aim is to “employ the methods and resources of history
and philosophy of science in order to address scientific questions that science itself neglects.”
Latest manuscripts
In this short comment, I explore whether presentists or growing blockers who deny the existence of the future can endorse a non-humean metaphysic.
Cross-Temporal Necessitation?
In this paper, I argue that acids are genuine natural kinds, even for the microstructural essentialist. I also address the challenges of multiple realization and multiple determination.
Are Acids Natural Kinds?
What is a Chemical Element?
Book review of a recent collection of essays by chemists, philosophers, historians, and educators on the concept of a chemical element.
