Thomas Kuhn introduced 'paradigm shift' in 1962
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Thomas Kuhn introduced 'paradigm shift' in 1962
An example of Kuhn's paradigm shift is the Copernican Revolution, which initially did not provide more accurate predictions than the Ptolemaic system. Instead, it offered simpler solutions and eventually led to a new understanding of celestial mechanics. This shift illustrates how new paradigms can emerge from the promise of better solutions, even if they initially lack empirical superiority.
Understanding Kuhn's paradigm shifts is crucial for grasping how scientific revolutions reshape our understanding of the world.
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