The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (by Kuhn)

*The Structure of Scientific Revolutions* by Thomas Kuhn explains how science progresses through periods of normal science within established theories, followed by revolutionary shifts when anomalies accumulate, leading to the adoption of new paradigms. A paradigm is a framework of beliefs and methods shared by scientists. When existing theories can’t explain new data, scientists challenge the paradigm, often causing a scientific revolution and a paradigm shift. This cycle reflects that scientific progress is not always linear but involves revolutionary changes in how we understand the world.