Kuhn Vs.Popper: The Struggle for the Soul of Science [Hardcover]

"Reading Steve Fuller is like reading Umberto Eco on speed." Jeff Hughes, University of Manchester

'This is the very book I’ve been needing to read for ages, to get things straight in my mind!’ --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

'Nuanced and informed analysis’ --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

In 1965 Thomas Kuhn and Karl Popper met at the University of London to stage what has turned out to be the most momentous philosophical debate of the 20th century. At stake was no less than the soul of science itself...No discipline remained untouched by the consequences of this exchange. Was it really such a good thing that Kuhn's 'postmodernism' triumphed over Popper's 'positivism'? Kuhn vs. Popper is a provocative account of a landmark confrontation in which 'the wrong guy' won. A fantastically regarded author whom Icon are proud to have on board Touches upon every aspect of thinking about science in the 20th century Pacey, provocative and sure to receive media coverage

Steve Fuller trained in the history and philosophy of science, and is now Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick.