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Paradigm Shift

Glossary
Philosophy
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in approach to basic concepts and practices.

The idea was put forward by the American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn with respect to scientific research.

Kuhn contrasts paradigm shifts, which characterize a scientific revolution, to the activity of normal science, which he describes as scientific work done within a prevailing framework (or paradigm).

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