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Hardback. Argues that not only has Kuhn's dominance had an adverse impact on the field but both thinkers have been radically misinterpreted in the process. This debate raises a question: Can science remain an independent, progressive force in society, or is it destined to continue as the technical wing of the military-industrial complex? Series: Revolutions in Science. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
Thomas Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions has sold over a million copies in more than twenty languages and has remained one of the ten most cited academic works for the past half century. In contrast, Karl Popper's seminal book The Logic of Scientific Discovery has lapsed into relative obscurity. Although the two men debated the nature of science only once, the legacy of this encounter has dominated intellectual and public discussions on the topic ever since. Almost universally recognized as the modern watershed in the philosophy of science, Kuhn's relativistic vision of shifting paradigms-which asserted that science was just ... Read more
Thomas Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions has sold over a million copies in more than twenty languages and has remained one of the ten most cited academic works for the past half century. In contrast, Karl Popper's seminal book The Logic of Scientific Discovery has lapsed into relative obscurity. Although the two men debated the nature of science only once, the legacy of this encounter has dominated intellectual and public discussions on the topic ever since. Almost universally recognized as the modern watershed in the philosophy of science, Kuhn's relativistic vision of shifting paradigms-which asserted that science was just ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Revolutions in Science
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231134286
SKU
V9780231134286
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About Steve Fuller
Steve Fuller is professor of sociology at the University of Warwick, England, and the author of Thomas Kuhn: A Philosophical History for Our Times.
Reviews for Kuhn vs Popper
This is an eloquently written book, offering new and interesting perspectives on the moral and social ramifications of this debate.
Ray Percival New Scientist A succinct yet in-depth inquiry into a significant philosophical issue. Kirkus It's a fascinating and, at 132 pages, delightfully concise work.
Gregory Mone Popular Science A feisty and rich little book...always stimulating
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Ray Percival New Scientist A succinct yet in-depth inquiry into a significant philosophical issue. Kirkus It's a fascinating and, at 132 pages, delightfully concise work.
Gregory Mone Popular Science A feisty and rich little book...always stimulating
A. ... Read more