The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
과학혁명의 구조와 패러다임 전환
A revolutionary philosophy and sociology of science treatise showing that scientific progress is not linear accumulation, but punctuated by paradigm shifts driven by anomalous crises in normal science.
| Field | Science & Technology Studies · History |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Evolutionary Approach Constructivism |
| Key figures | 👤 Thomas Kuhn (토머스 쿤) |
| Year | 1962 |
Key Claims
Thomas Kuhn dismantled the positivist cumulative view of science. Scientific history oscillates between puzzle-solving ‘normal science’ governed by a dominant paradigm, and revolutionary crises where accumulated anomalies trigger incommensurable paradigm shifts.
Further Reading
- Kuhn, T. S. (1962). The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
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