The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Birth of Thomas Kuhn

Jul 18, 1922

On July 18, 1922, Thomas Samuel Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kuhn was raised in a middle-class Jewish family and showed an early interest in theory and a love of study. His early years were characterized by a combination of humanities and scientific curiosity, which subsequently influenced his interdisciplinary approach to philosophy of science. Kuhn's early schooling prepared him for his later academic endeavors by instilling in him a profound respect for the intricacies of human thought.

Graduation from Havard University

Jun 1, 1943

During his Harvard undergraduate studies, Kuhn was exposed to the rigorous nature of scientific research and developed a strong respect for the scientific method. He acquired the analytical skills required for his later work in the philosophy of science from his training in physics.
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War Work

Jul 1, 1943

As part of his job in 1943, Kuhn conducted scientific research related to the war effort after earning a BS in Physics from Harvard University. Although Kuhn's specific contributions to the war effort are not well documented, it is known that numerous scientists, including Kuhn, worked on research projects intended to aid in the war effort during World War II.
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Publication of "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions"

Jan 1, 1962

Kuhn's groundbreaking work transformed the philosophy of science. He presented the idea of scientific paradigms in it and made the case that scientific advancement is more similar to a sequence of revolutions or paradigm shifts that a linear accumulation of knowledge.

Publication of "The Essential Tension: Selected Studies in Scientific Tradition and Change"

Jan 1, 1977

Kuhn collected a number of essays, to delve deeper into topics covered in his 1962 book. The relationship between theory and observation, scientific tradition, and change were some of the subjects covered in the book. Kuhn's writing provided insightful analyses of the intricacies of scientific method and its historical evolution, solidifying his standing as a preeminent authority in the philosophy of science. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/apus/reader.action?docID=2130131

Death of Thomas Kuhn in Cambridge, MA

Jun 17, 1996

With his death in 1996, Kuhn's extraordinary career that transformed science philosophy came to an end. His contributions to the field have had a lasting impact on scholarly work across disciplines, especially his insights into the dynamics of scientific revolutions.
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