Kuhn's Intellectual Path: Charting The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

K. Brad Wray's book explores the influences on Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, including his Aristotle epiphany, interactions, and studies of chemistry history. It also examines the impact of Structure on the social sciences, history of science, and philosophy of science, debunking popular claims about its influences. It is a comprehensive assessment of one of the most influential works in the modern sciences.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn is a thought-provoking and captivating theory of science that resonates with scholars from diverse disciplines. While initially met with some misunderstanding, it had a profound influence on the way intellectuals and educated laypeople perceived science. K. Brad Wray delves into the influences that shaped Kuhn's writing of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, encompassing his transformative encounter with Aristotle, his interactions with colleagues, and his extensive study of the history of chemistry. Wray then explores the far-reaching impact of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions on the social sciences, the history of science, and the philosophy of science. He critically examines the sociologists' appropriation of Kuhn's ideas and debunks several popular misconceptions about the factors that influenced his work. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is a comprehensive and insightful evaluation of one of the most influential works in the modern sciences.

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn is a profound and captivating theory of science that resonates with scholars across numerous disciplines. While initially encountering some misinterpretation, it exerted a profound impact on the way intellectuals and educated laypeople conceptualized science. K. Brad Wray meticulously traces the influences that shaped Kuhn's writing of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, encompassing his transformative encounter with Aristotle, his interactions with colleagues, and his extensive study of the history of chemistry. Wray then examines the far-reaching consequences of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions on the social sciences, the history of science, and the philosophy of science. He critically evaluates the sociologists' appropriation of Kuhn's ideas and debunks several prevalent misconceptions about the factors that influenced his work. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is a comprehensive and insightful appraisal of one of the most influential works in the modern sciences.

\n Weight: 498g\n
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781316512173\n \n