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Who wants to lead "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions?"

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Who wants to lead "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions?"

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We could use a book discussion leader for The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn.

I feel like a school teacher looking for someone to raise their hand. Don't make you call on you. 8)
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Re: Who wants to lead "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions?"

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Well I suggested it and voted for it, but for discussion leader I nominate Interbane or Johnson.

2012 is the fiftieth anniversary of publication of this book. It has aged extremely well, and is possibly even more relevant now than when it was written. There are big paradigm shifts happening now on climate, religion, security and economics. Kuhn's model, with paradigm shift moving through four stages - ignoring, ridiculing, debating, accepting - has wide explanatory power, imho.

I'm getting my old copy out now.
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Well, Interbane or Johnson? :troll:
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I was checking this out as a way to make it happen. I drive for an hour every day.

http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B002VA3B2Q

But I need Christmas to happen before it will work. Gimme a week then I'll have an answer.
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Audio books are really perfect for long commutes.

OK, let us know. :)
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BTW, this book was recommended by a few philosophy blogs I've run across as a must read.
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I feel like I know the basic theme of the book second-hand, and I find the whole paradigm idea convincing, as opposed to a steady accumulation of knowledge. I'm sure there are more insights, but how much of it is just extra padding?
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I would really like to see this discussion get off the ground. I'm really interested in this topic :)
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Interbane wrote:I was checking this out as a way to make it happen. I drive for an hour every day.

http://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B002VA3B2Q

But I need Christmas to happen before it will work. Gimme a week then I'll have an answer.
I can't follow books like this in audio format :cry:

I'll be waiting. You guys are great at leading discussions! 8)
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Interbane wrote:BTW, this book was recommended by a few philosophy blogs I've run across as a must read.

"The Social Construction of Reality" is also a must read.
It's along the same line of thought
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