Knowledge and Inquiry · JC 1 · Knowledge Construction in the Sciences · 2.º Período
Scientific Revolutions and Paradigms
Explore Thomas Kuhn's concept of paradigm shifts and the historical evolution of scientific knowledge.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB A-Level H2 Knowledge and Inquiry (9751): The Construction of Knowledge - Natural Sciences (Scientific Progress)SEAB A-Level H2 Knowledge and Inquiry (9751): The Construction of Knowledge - Natural Sciences (Objectivity and Values)
About This Topic
Explore Thomas Kuhn's concept of paradigm shifts and the historical evolution of scientific knowledge.
Key Questions
- How does scientific knowledge progress over time?
- What triggers a scientific revolution?
- Are competing scientific paradigms incommensurable?
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