Sociology Vs. Philosophy of Science: Politics

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Sociology Vs. Philosophy of Science Politics
Aesthetics in Science--I

• Prepared by
• Dr. Kay Picart

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Introductory Question

• Given the two clips you are going to see and your
  knowledge of Kuhns notions of PARADIGMS and
  INCOMMENSURABILITY, which clip best approximates
  Kuhns model of how science works? Justify your
  answers with as much evidence as you can.

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Selected Clips

• The Human Quest

• Scientific Methods and Values

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Paradigm
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Mass

• Newton
• Force
• Mass is a

• Einstein
• Energy
• Mass is a

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Guide Questions for Next Meeting

• How does Kuhn view the development of the history
  of science?
• How does the Disciplinary Matrix compare and
  contrast with the Paradigm?
• What are the components of a Disciplinary Matrix?
• What are Einstellungen and how do they relate
  to the John-swans hypothetical?