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Episode 86: Thomas Kuhn on Scientific Progress

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Reevaluating the Paradigm: Science as a Dynamic Evolution

Exploring the misconception of science as linear progress towards truth, the chapter reveals how scientific advancements involve refining existing laws with new facts. Through examples like Newton's work, it highlights the impact of paradigms on shaping scientific thinking, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding the evolution of scientific ideas.

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