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Title: NATURALIZING EPISTEMOLOGY
THOMAS KUHN AND THE `ESSENTIAL TENSION'
By: Fred D'Agostino
Format: Hardback

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ISBN 10: 0230240992
ISBN 13: 9780230240995
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Pub. date: 18 December, 2009
Pages: 216
Description: 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.
Synopsis: 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.
Illustrations: 4 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 216 p. 4 illus.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Returns: Returnable
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