Introduction
Abstract
Giving names to new things and concepts is an important part of the scientific process, as it establishes something as an object of study. Names can also reveal the conceptions and the intentions behind them. These conceptions can be very different compared to our modern views on the objects in question.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diverse Historical and Scientific Studies
History of Science and Natural History
History of Science and Medicine
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1–5
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter