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The Copernican Revolution
This was Kuhns's first book. It was about the heliocentric theory of the solar system. -
Birthday
Born into wealth, Thomas Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Both of Kuhn's parents were apart of the left-wing and Jewish descendants. -
Kuhn begins at Harvard
After developing a passion for math and physics throughout grade school, Kuhn continued his education at Harvard University. While it was tough to choose whether he would major in math or physics, h he decided a major in physics would more likely land him a job. -
BS in Physics
As America entered WWII, Kuhn decided to hurry up and earn his degree. He graduated summa cum laude. -
Masters Degree in Physics
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Doctorate
After the war in Europe, Kuhn returned to school to further his education. -
Began teaching at University of California at Berkeley,
After not receiving a higher position at Harvard, Kuhn accepted a position at the University of California at Berkeley, He was an assistant professor in the Philosophy and History Departments -
Promoted
Kuhn was promoted to associate professor -
Promoted
Kuhn was promoted to full professor of the History of Science. He was upset that he didn't get a position as a Philopshy teacher, but he still accepted the position. -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago :University of Chicago Press, 1970.
This is the first book by Kuhn that introduces the paradigm shift. This concept is what spread Kuhn's name in the science community. -
Princeton University
Kuhn accepted a position as a professor of philosophy and history of science at Princeton -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kuhn accepted a position as the Professor of Philosophy -
Retirement
At the age of 69, Kuhn retired from MIT -
Death
At age 73, Thomas Kuhn died in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He suffered from throat and lung cancer. -
Sources
“Home.” Famous Scientists, www.famousscientists.org/thomas-kuhn/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Thomas S. Kuhn.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 14 July 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-S-Kuhn.
