Originally Posted by
Raistlin
Science is based on the concept of A is A - that existence exists. You accept that fundamental premise by every single action you make. I don't understand how it's possible to have any other "dominant paradigm" for how to perceive reality. "I see a chair, that chair exists. A chair that has only two legs on one side topples - I'll make one with four legs, and it should stand." That is the concept of objective science.
Ah, yes. But look at how scientists go about what they do... much of today's scientific research involves finding things, making discoveries that support whatever theory is most favoured at the time. When a paradigm shift happens, the focus of research shifts and people start looking for answers that reinforce the new 'dominant' theory. At least, that's the postmodern analysis of it. In a way, it's quite true - a
lot of research looks at what has previously been assumed, and then tries to find new facts and answers that fit this model.
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