An Analysis of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Jo Hedes

Description: An Analysis of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Jo Hedesan, Joseph Tendler Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description More than a classic work on the history and philosophy of science, Kuhns 1962 book is considered by many to be one of the greatest works of the 20th century. Kuhn helped change the way everyone looks at science. Publisher Description Thomas Kuhns The Structure of Scientific Revolutions can be seen, without exaggeration, as a landmark text in intellectual history. In his analysis of shifts in scientific thinking, Kuhn questioned the prevailing view that science was an unbroken progression towards the truth. Progress was actually made, he argued, via "paradigm shifts", meaning that evidence that existing scientific models are flawed slowly accumulates – in the face, at first, of opposition and doubt – until it finally results in a crisis that forces the development of a new model. This development, in turn, produces a period of rapid change – "extraordinary science," Kuhn terms it – before an eventual return to "normal science" begins the process whereby the whole cycle eventually repeats itself. This portrayal of science as the product of successive revolutions was the product of rigorous but imaginative critical thinking. It was at odds with sciences self-image as a set of disciplines that constantly evolve and progress via the process of building on existing knowledge. Kuhns highly creative re-imagining of that image has proved enduringly influential – and is the direct product of the authors ability to produce a novel explanation for existing evidence and to redefine issues so as to see them in new ways. Author Biography Dr Jo Hedesan is a Wellcome Trust Research Fellow in Medical History and Humanities at the University of Oxford. Dr Joseph Tendler received his PhD from the University of St Andrews. He is the author of Opponents of the Annales School. Details ISBN 1912127857 ISBN-13 9781912127856 Title An Analysis of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Author Jo Hedesan, Joseph Tendler Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 128 Publisher Macat International Limited GE_Item_ID:116567511; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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