A pre-requisite for the conduct of Normal Science, Kuhn tells us, is:
A) fruitful disagreement among scientists.
B) constant questioning of fundamental assumptions.
C) a shared paradigm among researchers.
D) continual progress from each paradigm to its successor.
E) All of the above

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According to Kuhn, a shared paradigm among researchers is a necessary condition for normal science. This provides a framework for conducting scientific research, and without a common understanding and agreement on basic principles, scientific progress would be hindered. While fruitful disagreement, questioning of assumptions, and progress to a new paradigm are important aspects of scientific research, they are not pre-requisites for normal science as defined by Kuhn.

A Pre-Requisite for the Conduct of Normal Science, Kuhn Tells