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Black-Body Theory
In Thomas Kuhn's "Black-Body Theory and the Quantum Discontinuity, 1894-1912" he explains his understanding on the development of quantum mechanics and further explains the black-body theory; being the concept of an idealized physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation. -
Expanded the traditional astronomical view
In Thomas Kuhn's "The Copernican Revolution" Thomas Kuhn further explained Copernicus' work on Plato's understanding of the planets rotating in perfect circular motion. -
Paradigm Shift
In 1962, Thomas Kuhn wrote a book titled "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" which introduced the term "Paradigm shift" which explains a fundamental change in understanding, especially within science. -
Challenged the traditional view of science
In Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" he argued that scientific progress is not a steady accumulation of knowledge but occurs through revolutionary changes; which, in the argument itself, caused a paradigm shift. -
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Autobiographical interview
In Thomas Kuhn's "The Road since Structure: Philosophical Essays, 1970-1993" he takes a look back on everything he's covered since "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" including reconvening scientific revolutions, responding to criticism of his work, and an autobiographical interview in 1995 where he looks back on his life, his work, and his intellectual development. -
What ties everything together
In Thomas Kuhn's "The Essential Tension: Selected Studies in Scientific Tradition and Change" he explains how the philosophy of science is connected to historiographic studies and metahistorical studies. -
Unfinished and up for debate
"The Plurality of Worlds: An Evolutionary Theory of Scientific Development" is an unfinished book by Thomas Kuhn that was posthumously published within "The Last Writings of Thomas S. Kuhn" and is considered to be his magnum opus; addressing unresolved issues and revisiting scientific development through an evolutionary view, ultimately leaving it up to scientific debate.