Crisis in Science: A Prelude to Revolution
- A scientific crisis emerges when anomalies accumulate and resist resolution under the current paradigm
- This crisis prompts radical changes, eventually leading to a paradigm shift
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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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