Der Paradigmenwechsel
Example: Der Paradigmenwechsel in der Wissenschaft revolutionierte das Denken grundlegend.
Definition
"Der Paradigmenwechsel" refers to a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline or other fields, revolutionizing established ways of thinking and interpreting data.
Etymology
The term "der Paradigmenwechsel" combines the Greek-derived word 'paradigm,' meaning a pattern or model, with the German word 'Wechsel,' meaning change or shift. It was popularized by philosopher Thomas Kuhn in the 20th century to describe revolutionary shifts in scientific frameworks.
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