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Birth of Thomas Kuhn
Thomas Kuhn is born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Minette and Samuel Kuhn -
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Kuhn obtains higher education degrees
Kuhn used these years to obtain many degrees, from bachelor's to doctorate. This period is notable due to the change in degree and interest from physics to the history of science. -
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Kuhn teaches at Harvard University
Although this period is not usually noted as being an influential and significant part of Kuhn's life, there are still some points to make. One of them is that this period is where Kuhn began his journey into the philosophy of science. Kuhn would take these years to start conversing and debating with other high-level scholars. -
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Kuhn teaches at University of California Berkely
This period has a similar effect on Kuhn's life as his teachings at Havard. However, notable exceptions would be his contributions to literature and the scientific community. Namely the works of The Copernican Revolution and the more well-known The Structures of Scientific Revolutions. -
The Copernican Revolution
This piece of literature was one of Kuhn's first contributions to the scientific library on the philosophy of science. It is notable because it was created not only with the collaboration of his fellow peers at the university but also with his breakthrough into the community.
Kuhn Thomas S. The Copernican Revolution : Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought. Harvard University Press 1957. -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
This piece of literature is arguably one of Thomas Kuhn's most famous contributions. It introduced the later controversial theory of paradigm shifts. This work allowed Kuhn to bring his thoughts and thesis to the community. This new way of thinking was met with skepticism and criticism then.
Kuhn, Thomas S. (Thomas Samuel), 1922-1996, author. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1970.
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International Colloquium in the Philosophy of Science
When one looks at Kuhn's history, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is what most people think of. However, the international colloquium is when his controversial opinions were brought to the community. Although Kuhns's work had been published in previous years, this event allowed him to show and debate his controversial ideas in front of the community. This would be where his fame and ideas would achieve fame or infamy. -
The Death of Thomas Kuhn
This would be Thomas Kuhn's final day. He would ultimately succumb to lung cancer.