Sociology Vs. Philosophy of Science: Politics & Aesthetics in Science--I Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart

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

Selected Clips  The Human QuestScientific Methods and Values

Paradigm

Mass  Newton  Force =  Mass is a  Einstein  Energy =  Mass is a

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?