Naturalizing Epistemology: Thomas Kuhn and the 'Essential Tension'

By Fred D'Agostino

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230240992
• ISBN13: 9780230240995
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"