R5; Thomas Khun Flashcards
It explains that scientific development is non-linear
Kuhn’s Perception of Scientific Development
It explains that scientific development is linear
Traditional View of Scientific Development
Two alternating process of sci dev accd to Kuhn
Normal Science and Revolutionary Science
It refers to the idea of linear traditional scientific development where the scientific community works on an existing paradigm
Normal Science
It refers to the non-linear aspect of scientific development when a new paradigm emerges that challenges the scientific community’s existing paradigm
Revolutionary Science
It refers to the periods in the history of science where new paradigms have been accepted by the scientific community and replaced old paradigms
Scientific Revolutiobs
It represents significant achievements in the history of science and are the best available explanations during a particular phase of scientific development
Paradigms
These are like boxes or cages that confine the scientific community’s research within a defined framework
Paradigms
In normal science, these are supported by the foundational principles and laws outlined in textbooks
Existing Paradigms
In what did Kuhn associate normal science with?
Puzzle Solving; Kuhn’s Jigsaw Puzzle Metaphor
It is the routine and day-to-day scientific activity that occurs within a particular scientific paradigm
normal science
Why are scientists so passionate about pursuing normal science
Admiration
It dictates the method and technologies that should be used to obtain information
1st rule
higher-level quasi-metaphysical beliefs that help each paradigm
2nd rule
This gave scientists both a metaphysical understanding of the universe and a concrete way of problem-solving
Cartesian Thinking by RD
