Date & Time: Jan 3 2011 - 7:00pm
Location: LOCATION: Stone Creek - 140 E 27th St. (3/Lex)
Subject: Are scientists simply “born again?” Thomas Kuhn: Is science simply another way of knowing.
Please join us as we listen to a recorded lecture from the Teaching Company about Thomas Kuhn and his revolutionary approach to understanding not the difference between science and pseudo-science but the difference between ordinary science and paradigm shifting science.
Links are provided to background reading material in order of difficulty. Easiest first.
Thomas Kuhn: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Thomas Kuhn
There are no prerequisites other than a willingness to be exposed to challenging ideas and engage in civil discourse with the other attendees.
The meeting is limited to 15 people so if you are interested in attending call (Roger Smith) 917-363-7470 to reserve a seat.
Please arrive by 7:00 p.m. so we can start the lecture promptly and then have more time available for discussion.
Remember: you must be a member to attend (though you can sign up for membership on the evening of the lecture, so come on down).
LOCATION: Stone Creek - 140 E 27th St. (3/Lex)
