Criteria Quote by Thomas Kuhn
“Each paradigm will be shown to satisfy more or less the criteria that it dictates for itself and to fall short of a few of those dictated by its opponent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Thomas Kuhn, 1962
Scientific paradigms are judged by how well they meet their own standards and those of rival frameworks, often falling short of some criteria.
In simple terms: Paradigms are judged by their own and rivals' standards.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of any framework.
Themes
science
philosophy
paradigm shifts
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy analysis
- technology adoption
- education curriculum design
Key Concepts
epistemology
framework comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess a paradigm beyond its own standards?
- What criteria should rival paradigms share?
A Different Perspective
Paradigms may be biased toward their own criteria, limiting objectivity.
![“[ When a religious couple wrote to Sagan about fulfilled prophecies, he wrote back in May 1996 :] If ‘fulfilled prophecy’ is your criterion, why do you not believe in materialistic science, which has an unparalleled record of fulfilled prophecy? Consider, for example, eclipses.” quote by Carl Sagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/875/carl-sagan-160_belief_when-a-religious-couple-wrote-to-sagan-a_25095.jpg)
