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Naturalizing Epistemology

Thomas Kuhn and the ‘Essential Tension’
By:F. D'Agostino
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780230240995
eText ISBN:9780230251274
Edition:0
Copyright:2010
Format:Page Fidelity

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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.