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KUHN, VALUES AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM (pages 463-467)

Howard SANKEY ABSTRACT: For Kuhn, there are a number of values which provide scientists with a shared basis for theory-choice. These values include accuracy, breadth, consistency, simplicity and fruitfulness. Each of these values may be interpreted in different ways. Moreover, there may be conflict between the values in application to specific theories. In this short paper, Kuhn’s idea of scientific …

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