Hacia un modelo de cambio conceptual: espacios controversiales y refocalización

Abstract

A model of the dynamics of conceptual change in science and philosophy is proposed. It is assumed that even in revolutionary conceptual changes there is a web of continuities and discontinuities operating at the same time. Similarities and differences of this view both with the classical and the Kuhnian views of conceptual change are pointed out. Finally, after introducing a new unit of analysis –controversial spaces– conceptual change is construed as a process of refocusing and restructuring of such spaces.