Kuhn's 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides)

"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."--BOOK JACKET Continuum's Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.

Thomas Kuhn transformed the philosophy and history of science in an irrevocable way and still provides an important alternative to formalist approaches in the philosophy of science. His most important work, 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. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential of texts offering guidance on: Philosophical and historical context, Key themes, Reading the text, Reception and influence, Further reading.

About the Author:
John Preston is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading

Cover Contents Preface Abbreviations 1. Context 2. Overview of themes 3. Reading The Structure of Scientific Revolutions 4. Reception and influence 5. Guide to further reading Notes Bibliography Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W