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II. Kuhn's Concept of the Paradigm

Jayanata Mitra

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Kuhn's concept of the paradigm which guides research, until it is replaced by a new paradigm, as a result of a revolution marks a new stage in the history of science. What is the background to Kuhn's thinking; what is the real meaning of paradigm; how are scientific revolutions caused; can Kuhn's ideas be applied to the social sciences? These and similar questions are posed in the article.

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Key concepts: Normal science, Paradigm shift, Scientific revolution, Epistemology, Meaning (existential), Sociology, Psychology, Social science