Justus Von Liebig, 1803-1873. Parte 1: vida, personalidade, pensamento

This first of two papers allusive to the 200th birthday of Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) deals with the origins, life, education, ideas and influence of one of the great 19th century chemists. The principal characteristics of his "Giessen model of teaching research in chemistry" are presented, as well as the role played by many of his students in the evolution of chemical research in various countries. Liebig's strong personality, his controversies, his contribution to the chemical scene in Giessen and Munich are presented. Although few, the connections with Latin-American chemistry are focused.

Entre utopia libertária e realismo político: Godwin e Shelley diante da revolução

O artigo examina as idéias políticas de Godwin e Shelley, tendo como pano de fundo a emergência e crise do radicalismo "jacobino" inglês, durante a década de 1790. A análise busca mostrar o desenvolvimento - e impasses - dos ideais libertários destes autores diante das profundas transformações em curso, entre o fim do século XVIII e o começo do século XIX.