Yesterday's Education for Tomorrow's Business: From Puzzles to Paradoxes

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The philosopher Thomas Kuhn draws a distinction between normal science and revolutionary science. Normal science occurs when there is general acceptance of a set of beliefs. Scientists feel no need to question n their core beliefs or assumptions, and concentrate their efforts on ‘puzzle-solving’. The implications of this view for education for business are explored.

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This event was on Wed, 27 Nov 1996

Tom Cannon

Professor Tom Cannon

Professor of Business

Tom Cannon was the Mercers’ School Memorial Professor of Commerce at Gresham College between 1996 and 1999.

He holds Visiting Professorships in Britain, the USA...

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