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Naturalizing Epistemology: Thomas Kuhn and the ‘Essential Tension’ F. D'Agostino 1st ed. 2010 edition
Naturalizing Epistemology: Thomas Kuhn and the ‘Essential Tension’
F. D'Agostino
In identifying that the 'essential tension' is the balance between conservative and innovative approaches in the development of knowledge - tried-and tested or new directions - Kuhn pointed out that these two attitudes are both appropriate. This study adds to this picture the social and psychological dynamics that underpin any such balancing.
216 pages, 4 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 216 p. 4 illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 18, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9781349316731 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 216 |
| Dimensions | 216 × 138 × 17 mm · 294 g |
| Language | English |