Claims Quote by Thomas Kuhn
“Probably, the single most prevalent claim advanced by the proponents of a new paradigm is that they can solve the problems that led the old one to a crisis.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 1962
New paradigms claim to solve old problems, yet they often inherit the same issues they aim to replace.
In simple terms: New ideas may repeat old problems.
Critically assess new paradigms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research funding
- technology adoption
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden assumptions does the new paradigm have?
- How can we test its true efficacy?
New models can be flawed too.