Explain the nature and necessity of scientific revolutions

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1) Brown wrote the article entitled, "Socializing Medical Research." Reiss wrote a response, "Meanwhile Why Not Biomedical Capitalism?" Imagine Brown were given the chance to respond to Reiss's response article. How would Brown defend himself against Reiss's objections? You may make this as an essay answer in depth or as a dialogue between Brown and Reiss. You do not need to illustrate it.

2) Explain the following concepts from Kuhn's "The Nature and Necessity of Scientific Revolutions:" paradigm, normal science, and revolutionary science. How would you object to Kuhn's claims about paradigm shifts? Apply your objection to a paradigm shift we talked about in class, or one you know about on your own.

3) Explain Winch's argument about the scientific status of Azande practices. How would Thagard respond to this? Would Thagard agree or disagree with Winch, and why? You may make this an essay answer or as a dialogue between Winch and Thagard. You do not need to illustrate it.

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