Normal Science: Puzzle-Solving within a Paradigm
- Normal science involves solving puzzles within the current paradigm, without questioning the framework
- Scientists refine existing knowledge and solve problems the paradigm defines as legitimate
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Thomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions argues that scientific progress occurs through paradigm shifts rather than gradual accumulation. These shifts happen when anomalies challenge the prevailing scientific framework, leading to a crisis and revolution. The book is crucial for understanding the dynamic, non-linear nature of scientific advancement.
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