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.
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