Comparative Study On Kuhn's And Laudan's Patterns Of The Science Development

Science and its progress has been a focus of attention since ancient times. Many western science philosopher put forward their own theories of patterns about scientific progress.Historicism sect of weatern science philosopher made the research of science development progress as the main research object, and put forward many constructive and enlightened views. The emergence of Kuhn's philosophy symbolizes the rise of the historicism sect, and the emergence of Laudan's theory indicates the end of the historicism sect. The both science philosophers'theories have their own features and the compare between them is meaningful. The study on compare of Kuhn and Laudan is meaningful for exploring the regularity of science development and grasp the methodology of science research. It also have reference value on knowing the process of science development by using Marxism views and methods.The comparative study is better for us to comprehend the development of western science philosophy and explore the present trend of western science philosophy. It's profound for exploring the future trend of pattern of science of development.The thesis presents the essentials of meaning on Kuhn's and Laudan's theories'comparative study. Firstly, expounds the reasons and meaning of comparative study on Kuhn's and Laudan's pattern of the science of development. Thirdly, research the same and the difference on theories of this two philosophers and analyzes their rights and flaws. Finally, summarize the predicament of the patterns and think over the future road of the pattern of the science of development which is the main significance of writing this thesis.