Thomas kuhn

Thomas Khun (1922-1996)

By Houlie G

  • Thomas Khun is born

  • Earned Masters degree in physics

    Obtained masters degree at Harvard University

  • Earned Doctorates in Physics

    Earned Doctorates degree under John Van Vleck at Harvard University. This later plays into his influence of writing of "structure of scientific revolutions".

  • Named Professor of the History of Science

    Khun was named the professor of the History of Science at University of California, Berkeley.

  • Structure of Scientific Revolutions is published

    In his writings, Kuhn argued that science does not progress via a linear accumulation of new knowledge, but undergoes periodic revolutions, also called "paradigm shifts". https://www.simplypsychology.org/Kuhn-Paradigm.html

  • Thomas Khun dies