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Thomas Kuhn is born
On July 18, 1922 Thomas Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. This man would create discussion in the scientific community that would completely change how we view the progression of science. His work was both praised and disputed and still is to this day. Thomas S. Kuhn American Philosopher and Historian.” ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA, ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA, www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-S-Kuhn -
Professor Kuhn
In 1961 Kuhn became a professor at the University of California at Berkeley. It is here that Kuhn's interest in the philosophy of science began. Thanks to the help of his colleague, Stanley Cavell, who introduced Kuhn to Paul Feyerabend's work. Kuhn began his draft of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions during discussions with Feyerabend. Thomas Kuhn.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 13 Aug. 2004, plato.stanford.edu/entries/thomas-kuhn/#LifeCare -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
In 1962, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was published and sparked a drastic change in how we view the study of science and it's progression. In his book, Kuhn suggests that science exists inside of certain paradigms and once too many anomalies arise within that paradigm, it begins to shift to a new paradigm. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was considered the most read book of it's time. Shifting Paradigms: Thomas S. Kuhn and the History of Science. Edition Open Access, 2016. -
The Great Debate
In 1965 Thomas Kuhn participated in an International Colloquium in the Philosophy of Science in London. He was suppose to debate Paul Feyerabend at this Colloquium. However, Feyerabend fell ill and was unable to attend. The discussion still happened and records of the Colloquium were published in Criticism and the Growth of Knowledge in 1970. Thomas Kuhn.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 13 Aug. 2004, plato.stanford.edu/entries/thomas-kuhn/#LifeCare
