Thomas Kuhn

Thomas Kuhn was a philosopher of science known for his ideas about scientific progress. He argued that science does not advance through a simple accumulation of facts, but rather through "paradigm shifts," where existing theories are replaced by new ones after a crisis in understanding occurs. This process challenges the notion of absolute truth, suggesting that scientific knowledge is influenced by historical and social contexts. Kuhn's work highlights the complexity of knowledge, belief, and truth in science, leading to discussions about relativism in understanding different scientific theories and their validity over time.