Re: CCL:philosophy of computational chemistry"

 Hi Alexandre
Do tell me what is your 'sociological manner'. My approach to the Philosophy of CC appeared recently. Let me copy in case you missed it. 
 July 26 2000 CCL Hi David, greetings to Dr Buyong Ma
You said <Buyong Ma...of some interest to you, although from your comments I sense that you are taking a significantly different approach than Ma>
You discern correctly. Buyong Ma (1995), <The Philosophy of Computational Chemistry> is refreshing because addressing the wider nature of CC within the environment of science, but different to my concern. My point of departure is me. The most vital concern in my life is me. I want to survive so I can address other things. To survive in real terms, I want to develop a holistic integrated view of of reality. The basic unit is the system of the infinity of universes beyond our home Universe. In hierarchal form, all the fields we know as disciplines, are not isolated things but are linked otherwise they would disintegrate. I mean the Milky Way, solar system, planet earth, biosphere, living things, homo sapiens and so on.
The key instruments which explore reality at this time, include cosmology, quantum theory, relativity and higher dimensions theory. Astronomy appears to merely catalogue the celestial bodies. I have yet to see an astronomer discuss why these bodies exist in the heavens? When I was introduced to CC, I was delighted because I naively thought the precision, the 3D and the associated computational power would produce essential data for my Universe model? Alas, like the astronomers, CC seems only concerned with the means and not the ends. CC is intensely focussed on computer programs and delights in addressing techniques. 
 There are a few bold warriors apart from Buyong Ma (1995). Stephen
Mason(1991), Chemical Evolution - Origins of the Elements, Molecules and Living Systems, Clarendon Press Oxford, but closer to my vision - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1955), The Phenomenon of Man, Fontana Books. Review by Arnold Toynee Observer - <This is a great book. Its subject is the sum of things: nothing less than God and the universe. Teilhard sees and presents the universe in evolution, but at the same time as unity. His vision of unity meets a spiritual need of our time>
I believe computational chemistry is more than mere mensuration and rotating images. I am sure molecules were created as the essential building blocks of the infinite universe system. I want to set out the physical, mental, social and spiritual nature of living things and our Universe. I am intensely interested in Origins? I am sure the findings of CC form an important part of this unfolding story. 
 Dr Henry Pang
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 Faculty of Science, Information Technology and Education
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 From: "Alexandre Hocquet" <hocquet $#at#$ hotmail.com>
 To: jsl $#at#$ virgil.ruc.dk
 CC: chemistry $#at#$ ccl.net
 Subject: CCL:philosophy of computational chemistry"
 Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 23:06:14 GMT
 dear jens,
You may be interested in the last release of the journal "foundations of chemistry" (i dont have the exact reference but you may find it at http://www.wkap.nl/journalhome.htm/1386-4238). Its editor in chief, eric scerri, deals with the subject of "molecular orbital vision".
Your argued your point was not philosophical but for the people that are interested :
Talking about philosophy of computational chemistry, this journal is certainly an interesting resource as can be Hyle (http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~philosophie/hyle.html), edited by Joachim Schummer. These two young journals deal with philosophical aspects of chemistry from the point of view of chemists AND philosophers and some articles deal with theoretical and computational chemistry. Another valuable resource is the PHILCHEM mailing list ( 
 http://www.cla.sc.edu/Phil/faculty/baird/philch.htm).
Last, i am myself in the process of adressing the subject of a "philosophy of computational chemistry" in a sociological manner. i intend to ask the CCLers what they think (this will be done in september, to maximise response) by asking to fill a questionnaire, just like i did it in June at the ICQC (International Conference on Quantum Chemistry) in Menton. The results will be submitted for publication in one of the two mentionned journals. I can send to anyone interested the abstract of the poster accompanying the survey in Menton. 
 Sincerely,
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 Laboratoire de Physicochimie Biomoléculaire et Cellulaire
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