When1: 1962
When2: 1970
Who: Thomas Kuhn [Kuhn, Thomas]
What: philosopher
Where: USA
works\ Structure of Scientific Revolutions [1962 and 1970]
Detail: He lived 1922 to 1996.
Epistemology
Scientists unconsciously use assumption, theory, and concept paradigms for developed sciences. Before development, science {preparadigmatic stage} has no paradigm. When competing paradigms become incompatible {incommensurability}, the paradigm alters. Two paradigms can exist at same time, because current observations cannot decide between them. Then a science revolution happens.
History has two aspects, one factual and the other myth {double truth, Kuhn}, which situation winner determines. History and personality affect truths and objects {dirty hands}. Earlier-time scientist independence can amalgamate with current-time big science {syncretism}.
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