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Thomas Kuhn W1/ July 18, 1922- June 17, 1996
Thomas Kuhn was an American philosopher who developed the idea of paradigm shifts in 1962 through his book, " The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." The concept of paradigm shifts introduced the idea that scientific progress is not linear but instead occurs in revolutionary shifts called "paradigm shifts. " -
David Bloor June 28, 1942
David Bloor is a British sociologist based in Derby, England. Bloor is best known for advocating the Strong Program in the sociology of scientific knowledge, most notably in his book "Knowledge and Social Imagery" (1976). This approach aimed to explain scientific knowledge and its development through sociological factors. -
Paul Feyerabend Jan 13, 1924- Feb 11, 1994
Paul Feyerabend is recognized as one of the most influential philosophers of science in the 20th century. He challenged the idea of a fixed scientific method, arguing that great scientists often depart from prescribed methodologies to advance their theories. This concept critiqued the scientific method. -
John Dupre Born July 3, 1952
John Dupre is a British philosopher of science and professor at University of Exeter. Dupre developed the concept of promiscuous realism; which argues against the idea that there is a single correct way to classify things in nature. Instead, he proposes that there can be multiple legitimate ways to categorize natural kinds, depending on the context and purpose.