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Problem 1 - Entrance Test

A passage discusses the philosophy of science, contrasting Karl Popper’s falsifiability principle with Thomas Kuhn’s concept of paradigm shifts. The author argues that while Popper emphasized disproving theories as a hallmark of scientific progress, Kuhn highlighted the incommensurability between scientific paradigms. Which of the following best summarizes the passage's main point?

Correct: B

The passage synthesizes both Popper and Kuhn’s perspectives, emphasizing that scientific progress involves both falsifiability (Popper) and incommensurability (Kuhn). The correct answer combines their ideas rather than opposing or oversimplifying either.