Paradigms

A paradigm is a model of a situation or a mindset. Paradigms can be rigid or constantly developing as you learn and grow, physically maturing or emotionally evolving. Initially, a paradigm was referring to an accepted model or pattern. In Structure, Thomas Kuhn defined a paradigm simply as a group of exemplary problem solutions universally accepted by the members of a scientific community (Brad Wray, 2012). According to Kuhn, what constitute a paradigm are not abstract theories, but concrete applications

Push: Paradigm Complexities 1 INTRODUCTION In Sapphire’s (1997) novel Push, she emphasizes an overall theme of surviving and overcoming adversities like identity, mental disability, and self-image. The dynamics of the book focuses on Clarice Precious Jones, a maltreated and obese, African American teenager who struggles with the repercussions of being physically, sexually, and psychologically abused by her parents— mainly, getting impregnated by her father. Precious and her first child by her father

Behavioralist Paradigm Problems 1. During the last five years, your instructor has discussed the emerging field of behavioral finance with many colleagues. The most common reaction has been for those colleagues to smile and say, "Behavioral finance? That's an oxymoron." Oxymoron is defined as a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (e.g. cruel kindness). Explain this reaction using a) the concept of paradigm and b) attributes of the behavioral and rational paradigms. a) According

Marshall Sahlins’ has a quote that we stand on the shoulders of giants to shit on their heads reflects the idea of paradigm shift. The shoulders personify the collective knowledge of those researchers before us, as students it is where we gain our information. It is not through our own work that we initially study our respective fields; we study the accumulation of work that those giants have codified. The shit represents new ideas, criticism, and reworking of the previously held beliefs. The

What is a paradigm, according to Kuhn? (8 pts) According to Kuhn, a paradigm is universally recognized scientific achievements (a theory of science), which become a framework for scientific research and knowledge. It is a set of practices that defines science for a particular period of time. This paradigm provides a scientific community a model, within which it evolves. The paradigm defines what is to be observed and analyzed, what kind of questions should be asked, how they should be structured

creates the concept of paradigm shifts that changed science by transforming fundamental structures. Although Kuhn only attributes paradigms shifts to natural sciences, many have applied this idea to other fields. In Discipline and Punish, Michel Foucault analyzes the rapid shifts in penal systems and the larger social implications of such change. Foucault attributes the rise of prisons due to modifications in perceptions about punishment and power. These reformations mirror paradigm shifts, since they

Procedural Programming Paradigm? In Information Technology(IT) jargon Programming is termed as an innovative process where the computer receives instructions how to perform a task as per the requirement or solving a specific problem. The various ways of attending to the process of programming is known as programming paradigms. Majority of programming language comes under one paradigm; contrary to this one could observe some languages having elements of multiple paradigms. Paradigm is a way where a specific

Stroud in his article Multivalent narratives: Extending the Narrative Paradigm with Insights from Ancient Indian Philosophical Texts critiques the narrative paradigm by pointing out its weaknesses and proposing revisions to the existing paradigm using ancient Indian philosophical narratives. Stroud claims that Fisher’s paradigm is too limiting and conservative when dealing with foreign concepts and texts. The narrative paradigm does not allow people to experience new stories that may differ from their

Psychological Paradigm Shift: The Beauty of the Old and Need for the New I had the pleasure of reading an article titled, Psychological Paradigm Shift: The Beauty of the Old and Need for the New. This article is framed around Jungian theory, in fact what comes to mind for me is individuation. I say that, because in this article the therapist is tasked with aiding the patient with bringing a conscious reality to a psychological reality that is unique to the patient. This paper will give a brief

1. What does Kuhn mean by the term “normal science?” What does he mean by “paradigm?” How are the two concepts related to each other? A thorough understanding of what Kuhn is communicating when he uses the terms normal science and paradigm is a vital component for individuals that read The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. By understanding what Kuhn means when he uses these two terms, one should be enabled to, perhaps, more accurately fully extract and understand the argument that Kuhn is making