Tag: Thomas Kuhn
Theory in Crisis? Redefining Science
Scientific revolutions are often marked by disputes over the “standard that distinguishes a real scientific solution from a mere metaphysical speculation.”
Is Darwinism a Theory in Crisis?
What does it mean to say that a theory is “in crisis”? It’s not enough to point out that a theory is inconsistent with evidence.
Troubles with the Tree of Life
Sixty years ago, philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn listed what he described as the “symptoms” of a research field undergoing destabilizing change.
Intelligent Design and Natural Theology
How just is the imputation of “neo-creationist” tendencies to members of the intelligent design community?
Is Darwinism a Theory in Crisis?
Biologist Jonathan Wells contends that modern evolutionary theory is a current instance of a dominant paradigm in crisis.