LiegentThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Thomas Kuhn's influential work, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions," challenges the conventional view of science as a linear accumulation of knowledge. Kuhn argues that science progresses through paradigm shifts, where an existing framework is replaced by a new, incompatible one. This short explores the nature of normal science, anomalies, and crises that lead to these revolutionary changes. Kuhn emphasizes the role of persuasion in paradigm debates and redefines scientific progress as an improvement in puzzle-solving ability rather than a move toward absolute truth.
Thomas Kuhn was a renowned American physicist and philosopher of science who fundamentally changed how we understand scientific progress. With a background in physics from Harvard University, Kuhn transitioned to studying the history and philosophy of science, bringing a unique perspective to the field. His work challenged the prevailing notion of science as a steadily accumulating body of knowledge, instead proposing that scientific understanding advances through periodic revolutionary shifts in thinking and methodology.
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