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Kuhn's criticism of Popper's account of the scientific method

Title: Kuhn's criticism of Popper's account of the scientific method

Term Paper , 2013 , 6 Pages , Grade: 2.6

Autor:in: Mark-Oliver Morkos (Author)

Philosophy - Philosophy of the 20th century
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The current paper introduces Karl Popper's account of the scientific method in comparison to Thomas Kuhn's idea in "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions".

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Popper's Falsification Criterion
  • Kuhn's Normal Science and Scientific Revolutions
  • Kuhn's Criticism of Popper
  • Summary and Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay explores the debate between Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn on the nature of scientific knowledge. It examines Popper's concept of falsification as the defining characteristic of scientific theories and contrasts it with Kuhn's notion of normal science, where established paradigms are dominant. The essay aims to analyze Kuhn's critique of Popper's view and evaluate its success.

  • The nature of scientific method and theory
  • The role of falsification in scientific progress
  • The concept of normal science and scientific revolutions
  • The relationship between scientific practice and established frameworks (paradigms)
  • The implications of Kuhn's critique for understanding scientific knowledge

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first section discusses Popper's falsification criterion, arguing that only theories susceptible to falsification are considered scientific. This section explores Popper's criticism of traditional inductive reasoning and his emphasis on deductive approaches in knowledge acquisition.

The second section focuses on Kuhn's concept of normal science, where scientists operate within established paradigms and prioritize puzzle-solving within those frameworks. This section explores Kuhn's view on the role of anomalies and the emergence of scientific revolutions when established paradigms are overthrown.

The third section examines Kuhn's critique of Popper's account, arguing that Popper overlooks the daily routine of normal science and its importance in scientific progress. This section explores Kuhn's view on the limitations of falsification as a marker of science.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics include scientific method, falsification, normal science, scientific revolutions, paradigms, Kuhn's critique of Popper, scientific knowledge.

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Title
Kuhn's criticism of Popper's account of the scientific method
College
The Open University
Grade
2.6
Author
Mark-Oliver Morkos (Author)
Publication Year
2013
Pages
6
Catalog Number
V273207
ISBN (eBook)
9783656653448
ISBN (Book)
9783656653417
Language
English
Tags
kuhn popper
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Mark-Oliver Morkos (Author), 2013, Kuhn's criticism of Popper's account of the scientific method, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/273207
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