Norwood Russell Hanson August 17, 1924 - April 18, 1967

Indiana University

1957

Founder of the Indiana University Department of History and Philosophy of Science which at that time, was the first of its kind.

Patterns of Discovery

1958

Known to be Hanson's most famous work, Patterns of Discovery proposes that preconceptions are actually what determine what we see and perceive rather than our senses, which is common theory.

Concept of Positron

1963

In Hanson's book titled "Concept of Positron" He defends the Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics which is still widely taught.

Flying Professor

1963

Known as the 'Flying Professor', N. Russell Hanson heavily influenced a whole generation of students during his time teaching at Yale University, most notably John Kerry.