Open questions on emergence in chemistry

Commun Chem. 2022 Apr 7;5(1):49. doi: 10.1038/s42004-022-00667-7.

Abstract

Strong emergence is the main form of emergence that has been defended with respect to chemistry, and in particular molecular structure. Here, the author spells out this form of emergence, proposes new ways in which one can further explore the question of emergence, and explains why investigating emergence should be of interest not only to philosophers but to chemists as well.