Abstract
In the work of both Ludwik Fleck and Thomas Kuhn the scientific literature plays important roles for stability and change of scientific phenomenal worlds. In this article we shall introduce the analyses of scientific literature provided by Fleck and Kühn, respectively. From this background we shall discuss the problem of how divergent thinking can emerge in a dogmatic atmosphere. We shall argue that in their accounts of the factors inducing changes of scientific phenomenal worlds Fleck and Kuhn offer substantially different approaches, and we shall discuss in which respects their approaches may be compatible.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal for General Philosophy of Science |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 109-129 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISSN | 0925-4560 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Ludwik Fleck
- Phenomenal worlds
- Thomas Kuhn