Progress Through Revolutions: Science Evolves in Stages
- Scientific revolutions are necessary for long-term progress, even if they disrupt stability
- Progress is not a gradual accumulation of knowledge but occurs in bursts during these revolutionary periods
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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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