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[from 'Structure of Scientific Revolutions (2nd ed)' by Thomas S. Kuhn, in 14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification ]

Full Idea

In Kuhn's view scientists are decidedly not interested in falsifying their paradigm, because without a paradigm there is no systematic inquiry at all.

Clarification

A 'paradigm' is a theoretical framework

Gist of Idea

Kuhn's scientists don't aim to falsifying their paradigm, because that is what they rely on

Source

report of Thomas S. Kuhn (Structure of Scientific Revolutions (2nd ed) [1962]) by Geoffrey Gorham - Philosophy of Science 3

Book Reference

Gorham,Geoffrey: 'Philosophy of Science' [One World 2009], p.81


A Reaction

This seems to be one of the stronger aspects of Kuhn's account. You'd be leaving the big house, to go out on the road with a tent.