The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, (Foundations of Unity of Science) Volume II Number 2 [Paperback] Thomas S. Kuhn

Description

Paperback cover has some wear and fading. A few pages have some underlining. The pages are in good condition. The binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Thomas S. Kuhn’s seminal work, “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,” bears the marks of careful study and deep engagement with its revolutionary ideas. Published in 1962, this book challenged the prevailing view of scientific progress as a linear, cumulative process and introduced the concept of “paradigm shifts” – periods of radical upheaval in scientific thought that fundamentally alter our understanding of the world.

Kuhn’s groundbreaking thesis, that science does not advance via a linear accumulation of knowledge but through periodic “revolutions” that upend existing paradigms, has profoundly influenced not only the philosophy of science but also fields as diverse as sociology, political science, and economics. His ideas have sparked debates and inspired countless scholars to re-examine the nature of scientific progress and the role of social and cultural factors in shaping scientific knowledge.

For collectors and readers alike, this particular copy offers a tangible connection to the book’s enduring legacy. The underlined passages and well-worn cover attest to its careful study, perhaps by a student or scholar grappling with Kuhn’s revolutionary ideas. This copy invites us to imagine the intellectual journeys it has accompanied and the minds it has shaped, serving as a physical reminder of the book’s impact on generations of thinkers.