Thomas Kuhn's Scientific Revolutions

Thomas Kuhn's Scientific Revolutions

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Philosophy

12th Grade

Hard

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Magdalena Junkieles

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a paradigm according to Thomas Kuhn?

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A model or pattern of accepted scientific practices.

2.

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How do members of a scientific community see themselves and others according to Kuhn?

Back

As competitors.

3.

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Front

What generally happens before a paradigm shifts?

Back

The discovery of numerous anomalies.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the role of shared goals in a scientific community?

Back

Define what is acceptable as science.

5.

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Front

What indicates that a new paradigm has emerged, according to Kuhn?

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When a paradigm offers a more complete explanation of phenomena.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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According to Kuhn, how do scientific advances usually occur?

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Through revolutionary leaps.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do anomalies play in Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions?

Back

They can promote a paradigm shift.

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