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Kuhn’s Take on Nicolaus Copernicus’ Revolution
Thomas Kuhn published his first book in 1957 which critiqued Nicolaus Copernicus' revolution. The book was named "The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought". Alexander Bird wrote, "First, he demonstrated that Aristotelian science was genuine science and that those working within that tradition, in particular those working on Ptolemaic astronomy, were engaged in an entirely reasonable and recognizably scientific project." (par 5) -
The Structure of Scientific Revolution
Thomas Kuhn published the book "The Structure of Scientific Revolution" and greatly impacted the history of science. This book enlightened scientists and resulted in the well-known Paradigm Change. -
Paradigm Shift/Change
In 1962, Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shift theory impacted the way in which scientist conducted research. Thomas Kuhn believed that, "science is influenced by such factors as social class, politics, gender and racial bias, and other forces outside of the specific scientific context. " (par 3). On this basis Thomas Kuhn proposed the four phases of the Paradigm Shift. This youtube video will help explain this theory.
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The Structure of Scientific Revolution second edition
After receiving critique about the generalized nature of the term paradigm, Thomas Kuhn released the second edition of his well renowned book, "The Structure of Scientific Revolution". He also for the first time denied that theories came more or less closer to the truth leaving readers to believe he had an anti-realist agenda.