E-LOGOS 2018, 25(1):16-25 | DOI: 10.18267/j.e-logos.451

The Problematic Parts of Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Vendula Kovářová
Katedra filozofie FF ZČU

Článek se zabývá některými problematickými částmi Kuhnovy slavné publikace Struktura vědeckých revolucí, která byla ve druhé polovině 20. století patrně jednou z nejcitovanějších knih filozofie a historie vědy. I přesto, že se bez pochyb jedná o významný a proslulý text, některé jeho části obsahují vágní a dvojznačné formulace, která byly (a stále jsou) zdrojem kritiky. Tato studie identifikuje problémy Kuhnovy Struktury, představí jejich dosavadní řešení a navrhne řešení nová. Hlavními tématy jsou Kuhnova teorie paradigmat a rozsah vědeckých revolucí.

Keywords: Thomas Kuhn, vědecká revoluce, vývoj vědy, filozofie vědy, paradigma.

The paper deals with some problematic parts of Kuhn's famous title The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, which was probably one of the most quoted book in philosophy and history of science in the second half of 20th century. Even though it is definitely very significant and distinguished text, some parts of it consist of vague and ambiguous formulations that were (and still are) the source of criticism. This article identifies the issues in the Kuhn's Structure, introduces their previous solutions and suggests new solutions. The main issues concerns Kuhn's theory of paradigms and the extension of scientific revolutions.

Keywords: Thomas Kuhn, scientific revolution, development of science, philosophy of science, paradigm.

Published: March 30, 2018  Show citation

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Kovářová, V. (2018). The Problematic Parts of Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions. E-LOGOS, 25(1), 16-25. doi: 10.18267/j.e-logos.451
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