'This richly succinct guide to The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, T.S. Kuhn's hugely influential book, combines a lucid and subtle presentation of its main themes with an incisive and probing assessment of its reception and significance.' Vasso Kindi, Department of Philosophy and History of Science, University of Athens, Greece

'Preston's book admirably illuminates the most philosophically compelling and enduring elements of Kuhn's thought without diluting their complexity or sidestepping their perplexing consequences.' Matthew Lund, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Rowan University, USA

Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is arguably one of the most influential books of the twentieth century and a key text in the philosophy and history of science. Kuhn transformed the philosophy and history of science in the twentieth century in an irrevocable way and still provides an important alternative to formalist approaches in the philosophy of science. His most important work is therefore a hugely exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: A Reader's Guide, John Preston offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Kuhn's work. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential of texts.
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Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" is arguably one of the influential books of the twentieth century and a key text in the philosophy and history of science. This guide offers an account of this key philosophical work. It provides a review of the key themes and a commentary that enables readers to navigate the text.
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1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; 4. Reception and Influence; 5. Notes for Further Reading.
A Reader's Guide to the most important and widely read work in the history and philosophy of science.
Thomas Kuhn is widely regarded as the most important philosopher of science of the 20th century - the influence of this particular text has be far-reaching to say the least.
Bloomsbury Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
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ISBN
9780826493767
Publisert
2008-06-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
136

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Biographical note

John Preston is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading. Previous publications include Feyerabend: Philosophy, Science and Society (Polity, 1997) and Thought and Language (ed.) (CUP, 1997).