The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Kuhn's revolutionary work in philosophy of science introduces the concept of paradigm shifts, arguing that science progresses not through linear accumulation but through revolutionary changes in worldview. The work challenges traditional views of scientific progress and has influenced fields far beyond science, including sociology and cultural studies.
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