Scientific revolution and inter-paradigmatic dialogue

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Mushakoji, K.

Affiliations: Human and Social Development Programme, United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan

Abstract: The paper defines the scientific revolution which is taking place in the contemporary world as a search for alternative paradigms to the technocratic normal science. It is argued that a holistic and pluralistic approach to science is indispensable to grasp the problematique of the contemporary society. Such a scientific revolution cannot succeed without the organization of a dialogue among different paradigms. This dialogue should include a new methodology based on the recognition of the political dimensions of scientific inquiry. The contribution of non-western models, such as the tripolar approach and tetralemma are proposed as valuable alternatives to the formalistic approach of western science.

Keywords: Scientific revolution, paradigm, holism, pluralism, political arena, scientific forum, tri-polar structure versus bi-polar structure, logico-real aspect, catastrophe

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-1981-2306

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 177-190, 1981