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The Cognitive Structure of Scientific Revolutions
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1. Revolutions in science and science studies; 2. Kuhn's theory of concepts; 3. Representing concepts by means of dynamic frames; 4. Scientific change; 5. Incommensurability; 6. The Copernican revolution; 7. Realism, history and cognitive studies of science.

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This book, first published in 2006, evaluates Kuhn's most influential ideas using theories developed by cognitive scientists.

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Peter Barker is professor of history of science at the University of Oklahoma. Hanne Andersen is professor of medical philosophy and clinical theory at the University of Copenhagen. Xiang Chen is associate professor of philosophy at California Lutheran University.

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'... the authors do offer powerful illustrations of why consideration of concepts and conceptual change must be an integral part of any convincing history of science, just as they urge against some competing views.' British Journal for the History of Science

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