History of Scientific Revolutions

Thomas Kuhn's 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions' is a seminal work in the philosophy of science.

Kuhn challenges the traditional view of scientific progress as a linear accumulation of knowledge.

He introduces the concept of 'paradigm shifts,' where scientific progress occurs through revolutionary changes in the dominant theories and frameworks.

Normal science, according to Kuhn, is characterized by scientists working within an established paradigm, solving puzzles and refining existing theories.

Crises arise when anomalies accumulate that cannot be explained by the current paradigm, leading to a period of scientific revolution.

The book has had a lasting impact on the understanding of how scientific knowledge evolves and transforms.