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“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.” quote by Thomas Kuhn
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“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.”

Thomas Kuhn

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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.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess new paradigms.

Themes

science paradigm shift criticism

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • research funding
  • technology adoption
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

philosophy of science innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden assumptions does the new paradigm have?
  • How can we test its true efficacy?
A Different Perspective

New models can be flawed too.

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