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In science and philosophy, a paradigm ( ) is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitute legitimate contributions to a field. The word paradigm is Greek in origin, meaning "pattern". It is closely related to the discussion of theory-ladenness in the philosophy of science.
A paradigm is a shared framework of ideas, methods, and standards that guides how scientists and philosophers approach their work in a particular field. It matters because it shapes what questions researchers ask, how they investigate them, and what counts as a valid answer—essentially determining the direction and boundaries of knowledge-building in that area.
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It is catalogued under topics including Aesthetics, Consensus reality and Epistemology of science.
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13 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Scientific paradigm
- Paradigm shifts
- Paradigm paralysis
- Incommensurability
- Subsequent developments
- Imre Lakatos and research programmes
- Larry Laudan: Dormant anomalies, fading credibility, and research traditions
- In social sciences
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In science and philosophy, a paradigm ( ) is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitute legitimate contributions to a field. The word paradigm is Greek in origin, meaning "pattern". It is closely related to the discussion of theory-ladenness in the philosophy of science.
== Etymology ==
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