Der Paradigmenwechsel
Example: Der Paradigmenwechsel in der Geschichte veränderte die Denkweisen radikal.
Definition
"Der Paradigmenwechsel" refers to a fundamental change in the underlying assumptions or framework within a particular field, especially in history, where it causes a radical shift in ways of thinking and interpreting events.
Etymology
The word "der Paradigmenwechsel" combines the German "Paradigmen" (plural of paradigm) from the Greek 'paradeigma,' meaning pattern or example, and "Wechsel," meaning change or shift. It literally means a shift in paradigms and gained popularity in academic contexts to describe major shifts in perspective.
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the paradigm shift