Expect Quote by Ian Hacking
“One of the things Kuhn said about normal science is that people 'expect' things to be discovered.”
About This Quote
Normal science proceeds under the assumption that discoveries will follow existing paradigms, shaping expectations and research direction.
In simple terms: Science operates within expected patterns.
Key Takeaway
Expectations guide scientific progress.
Themes
scientific methodology
paradigm theory
expectation bias
research dynamics
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
critical
Type
observation
philosophical insight
When to use this quote
- designing research programs
- evaluating funding proposals
- teaching philosophy of science
- planning experimental pipelines
Key Concepts
normal science
Kuhn's paradigm
prediction
discovery
Practical Applications
- forecasting research trends
- structuring grant reviews
Questions to Reflect On
- How do expectations limit novel findings?
- What mechanisms can break entrenched expectations?
