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Priestley's determination to defend phlogiston theory and to reject what would become the chemical revolution eventually left him isolated within the scientific community. Priestley's science was integral to his theology, and he consistently tried to fuse Enlightenment rationalism with Christian theism.
John Boynton Priestley OM (/ ˈ p r iː s t l i /; 13 September 1894 – 14 August 1984) was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator. [1] His Yorkshire background is reflected in much of his fiction, notably in The Good Companions (1929), which first brought him to wide public notice.
Joseph Priestley, English clergyman, political theorist, and physical scientist whose work contributed to advances in liberal political and religious thought and in experimental chemistry. He is best remembered for his contributions to the chemistry of gases.
When Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) wasn’t in his laboratory investigating gases—he isolated and characterized eight of them, including oxygen—this 18th-century British scientist was often defending himself and his home against angry mobs.
A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Joseph Priestley, a notable Enlightenment polymath and a Unitarian theologian. Learn about his scientific discoveries, his metaphysical and political views, his controversies and his legacy.
Learn about the life and achievements of Joseph Priestley, the English chemist who discovered oxygen in 1774 and challenged the prevailing notion of air as an element. Explore his contributions to science, religion and politics, and his exile to America.
Joseph Priestley - Oxygen, Chemical Revolution, Discoverer: Priestley’s lasting reputation in science is founded upon the discovery he made on August 1, 1774, when he obtained a colourless gas by heating red mercuric oxide.
