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“Research under a paradigm must be a particularly effective way of inducing paradigm change.”

Quote by Thomas Kuhn

Book:The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: 50th Anniversary Edition

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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: 50th Anniversary Edition

This influential work presents the concept of paradigm shifts, arguing that scientific progress does not occur through continuous accumulation of knowledge but rather through periodic revolutions in which one scientific worldview is replaced by another. The book explores how normal science operates within established frameworks and what happens when accumulating anomalies lead to fundamental changes in scientific understanding. This anniversary edition marks fifty years since the original publication of this seminal text that has profoundly influenced discussions across philosophy, history, and sociology of science. more

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Thomas Kuhn (July 18, 1922 - June 17, 1996) was an influential American philosopher of science, known for his contributions to the theory of scientific revolution. His work has had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy of science, history of science, and science studies. more

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