Interpreting Kuhn

Interpreting Kuhn provides a comprehensive up-to-date study of Thomas Kuhns philosophy and legacy. With twelve essays newly written by an international group of scholars it covers a wide range of topics where Kuhn had an influence. Part I deals with foundational issues such as Kuhns metaphysical assumptions his relationship to Kant and Kantian philosophy as well as contextual influences on his writing including Cold War psychology and art. Part II tackles three Kuhnian concepts: normal science incommensurability and scientific revolutions. Part III deals with the Copernican Revolution in astronomy the theory-ladenness of observation scientific discovery Kuhns evolutionary analogies and his theoretical monism. The volume is an ideal resource for advanced students seeking an overview of Kuhns philosophy and for specialists following the development of Kuhn scholarship.