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To: HarleyD
However, I'm sure Dr. Kuhn could provide you with further information if you believe him to be at odds with the scientific community.

Well Kuhn himself won't, because he's dead.

FWIW, I've spoken to a number of scientists who've read Kuhn's book, and I don't think I ever met one who thought much of it.

528 posted on 09/24/2006 5:08:34 PM PDT by Physicist
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To: Physicist
FWIW, I've spoken to a number of scientists who've read Kuhn's book, and I don't think I ever met one who thought much of it.

Sounds like he was one of those minority thinkers.

529 posted on 09/24/2006 5:28:43 PM PDT by HarleyD
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To: Physicist
FWIW, I've spoken to a number of scientists who've read Kuhn's book, and I don't think I ever met one who thought much of it.

OK, by your estimation, what *is* that worth? Are surveys of scientists worth more than any other poll? Or should Kuhn's assertions be vetted like any other? (OK, since Kuhn is talking about what could be called "philosophy of" or "sociology of" science, that might be harder to pull off).

But you get the point...

Cheers!

534 posted on 09/24/2006 9:20:27 PM PDT by grey_whiskers
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