Thomas Kuhn

£109.50

Thomas Kuhn

The Reluctant Revolutionary

Philosophy of science Philosophical traditions and schools of thought

Author: Adam Timmins

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Collection: Religion and Philosophy

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 1st January 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783032092496


Introduction

This book examines and assesses the work of Thomas Kuhn. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to and examination of the full range of Kuhn’s philosophical work.

Unpublished Writings and Commentary

It is the first book to take into account Kuhn’s hitherto unpublished writings as well as the plethora of commentary that accompanied the 50th anniversary of the publication of Kuhn’s most famous book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.

Key Concepts and Critical Responses

The book provides a clear exposition of Kuhn’s key concepts and the critical responses to them.

Purpose and Audience

The aim of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview of Kuhn’s thought and to serve as an advanced scholarly introduction to the subject.

Conclusion

Thomas Kuhn – The Reluctant Revolutionary is essential reading for all scholars and researchers of the work of Thomas Kuhn and of the philosophy of science.

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