This is one of the most influential works in the academic history of the 20th century and is a must-read basic document for researchers in the history and philosophy of science. It triggered a great change in epistemology and became an important watershed in the history of philosophy of science. Its influence not only lies in the history of science, philosophy of science, sociology of science and other related fields, but also extends to the fields of humanities and social sciences such as sociology, cultural anthropology, literary history, art history, political history, religious history, etc., And even has a profound impact in the public field. Key concepts in the book, such as "paradigm shift", have become important words around the world.
Since its publication in 1962, this book has aroused strong responses and set off a worldwide research boom that continues to this day. This edition is produced by the University of Chicago Press to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book, and has a new introduction written by Canadian philosopher Professor Ian Hacking. Young translator Professor Zhang Butian carefully translated the new Chinese version.
