Kuhn vs. Popper: The Struggle for the Soul of Science (Revolutions in Science)
by Steve Fuller
In 'Kuhn vs. Popper: The Struggle for the Soul of Science,' Steve Fuller contrasts the ideas of Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper, two key figures in philosophy of science. Part of the Revolutions in Science series, the book investigates their debate on scientific progress, paradigms, and the essence of scientific revolutions, offering insights into the foundations of modern scientific thought.
About This Book
Steve Fuller's 'Kuhn vs. Popper' examines the intellectual rivalry between two influential philosophers of science, Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper. The book highlights their differing views on how science advances and what defines scientific revolutions.
Positioned within the Revolutions in Science series, it analyzes the implications of their debate for understanding the soul of scientific inquiry. Fuller's work provides a detailed comparison of their methodologies and philosophies.
The struggle portrayed underscores fundamental questions about rationality, paradigm shifts, and the demarcation of science from non-science. This exploration remains relevant for scholars and students of scientific history.
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