Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" argues that scientific progress occurs through a series of phases: normal science, crisis, revolutionary science, and new paradigms. Normal science operates within a shared framework or "paradigm," guiding research and problem-solving. When anomalies arise that cannot be explained, a crisis occurs, leading to a search for new ideas. A revolutionary shift happens when a new paradigm emerges, fundamentally changing how we understand the field. This process is not gradual; it's marked by significant breaks and transformations in scientific thinking. Ultimately, each new paradigm reshapes our comprehension of the world.