Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Paul Ernst asked this question about The Structure of Scientific Revolutions:
Would that classify him as a non realist with respect to scientific truth? Paul Ernst www.youbetyourlife.org
Cyrille I agree with Gal gilboa.
I would simply add that his approach is close to sociologic constructivism, which means that he tries to understand the social…moreI agree with Gal gilboa.
I would simply add that his approach is close to sociologic constructivism, which means that he tries to understand the social and psychological mecanisms of scientific research.
Other than that, I would classify his relation to science as an instrumental one. Scientific "truths" are only good as long as they serve us well, an instrument of some sort. When a new paradigm emerges, it's because it is a more useful instrument to understand the world.

There's no truth to be found in science.(less)
flag
More questions about The Structure of Scientific Revolutions…
Image for The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
by Thomas S. Kuhn
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more