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-'''''Occasional Reflections upon Several Subjects''''' (1665) is a book by Robert Boyle which was ridiculed by [[Jonathan Swift|Swift]] in [[Meditation Upon a Broomstick]], and by [[Samuel Butler (1612–1680)|Butler]] in ''[[An Occasional Reflection on Dr Charlton's Feeling a Dog's Pulse at Gresham College]]''.+ 
 +'''Robert Boyle''' ([[January 25]], [[1627]] - [[December 30]] [[1691]]) was an Irish [[natural philosopher]], chemist, physicist, inventor, and early [[gentleman scientist]], noted for his work in [[physics]] and [[chemistry]]. He is best known for the formulation of [[Boyle's law]]. Although his research and personal philosophy clearly has its roots in the alchemical tradition, he is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry. Among his works, ''[[The Sceptical Chymist]]'' is seen as a cornerstone book in the field of chemistry.
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Robert Boyle (January 25, 1627 - December 30 1691) was an Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, inventor, and early gentleman scientist, noted for his work in physics and chemistry. He is best known for the formulation of Boyle's law. Although his research and personal philosophy clearly has its roots in the alchemical tradition, he is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry. Among his works, The Sceptical Chymist is seen as a cornerstone book in the field of chemistry.




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