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Kuhn - Scientific revolutions

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Total cards: 10•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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History as a Repository for Knowledge

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Utilization of historical knowledge for advancements in science. Doubting historical science when it stems from superstition or errors incompatible with modern science

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Normal Science

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Research rooted in past scientific communities recognized as foundational. Reliance on established paradigms for further practice

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Paradigm

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Unprecedented achievements that attract followers away from competing scientific methods. Open-endedness allows for the resolution of various problems within the field

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Metaphysics in Science

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Initial exploration of fundamental concepts, such as the nature of light, often stemming from metaphysical inquiry

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Pre-Paradigm Advantages

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Emphasizing specific aspects or interpretations of a scientific field. Allows for in-depth exploration of selected phenomena, even if based on incorrect beliefs

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Reception of a Single Paradigm

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Formation of specialized journals, societies, and academic recognition. Consolidation of knowledge within the scientific community, leading to textbooks as reflections of discoveries

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Scientific Revolutions

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Fundamental shifts in worldview leading to changes in scientific practice and perception. Adoption of new instruments, perspectives, and findings, altering how the world is understood

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Difference Between Psychology and Science

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Distinction in perception: psychological ambiguity versus scientific objectivity. The necessity of a universal answer in science, independent of individual perception

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Immediate Experience in Science

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Perceptual features highlighted by paradigms, shaping interpretations. Consideration of laboratory measurements as essential, although subject to interpretation within paradigms

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Chemistry and Scientific Revolutions

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Transformation of chemical manipulations and data interpretations post-revolution, indicating a shift in perception and understanding