Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau e a revolução química das Luzes

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to investigate the encyclopedic conception of scientific revolution implemented by the French chemist L-B. Guyton de Morveau (1737-1816). Shifting the analysis of chemical knowledge of the Enlightenment program outlined by Lavoisier (1743-1794), we suggest a Republican revolutionary conception, brought about as a result of a collective effort. We will highlight three of Guyton de Morveau's revolutionary approaches to Chemistry. The first was his role in the teaching of this science, the pedagogy and teaching methods of which were fundamental for its becoming embedded socially. In addition, between 1770 and 1790, Guyton de Morveau played central roles in the encyclopedic enterprise and the French chemistry school.