Thomas Kuhn: Scientific Paradigms

?
  • Created by: Megan
  • Created on: 08-05-15 09:18
What is Kuhn's central idea?
The paradigm
1 of 6
What is a paraigm?
It is shared by members of a scientific community and defines what their science is. It provides a basic framework of assumptions, principles and methods within which members of that communitty work.
2 of 6
What else could a paradigm be described as?
A set of norms, because it tells scientists how they ought to think and behave.
3 of 6
What is the benefit of a paradigm according to Kuhn?
It allows scientists to agree on the basics of their subject and get on with 'puzzle solving' work, steadily fleshing out the bones of the paradigm with more detail
4 of 6
How does Kuhns view of science contrast with Poppers view?
While Popper sees falsification as the unique feature of science, for Kuhn it is puzzle solving within a paradigm that makes science special
5 of 6
On Kuhn's definition when could sociology become a science?
If the basic disagreements were resolved such as whether society is based on consensus or conflict/
6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What is a paraigm?

Back

It is shared by members of a scientific community and defines what their science is. It provides a basic framework of assumptions, principles and methods within which members of that communitty work.

Card 3

Front

What else could a paradigm be described as?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is the benefit of a paradigm according to Kuhn?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

How does Kuhns view of science contrast with Poppers view?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Sociology resources:

See all Sociology resources »See all Sociological theory resources »