Incommensurability: Old and New Paradigms Are Not Directly Comparable
- Competing paradigms are incommensurable, meaning they involve fundamentally different assumptions
- Transitioning between paradigms requires a redefinition of concepts and methods, which makes direct comparison impossible
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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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