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Thomas Kuhn born
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Kuhn graduates with a Doctorates
Thomas graduated with a Master's degree in Physics in 1946. He went on to study receiving a Doctorates in 1949. In just a few years, he would start teaching at Harvard leading him to change his interests towards the history of science. National Academy of Sciences - www.nasonline.org. “National Academy of Sciences.” Thomas Kuhn, www.nasonline.org/member-directory/deceased-members/53577.html. -
The Copernican Revolution
While teaching at Harvard, Kuhn's became interested in Aristotle's work. This led him to concentrate on the history of science. These studies lead to him publishing his first book, "The Copernican Revolution". “The Copernican Revolution - Thomas S. Kuhn.” - Thomas S. Kuhn | Harvard University Press, www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674171039. -
The Structure of Scientific Revolution
Possibly one of his greatest contributions to modern day science and how we study it. Thomas breaks down scientific discoveries why 4 phases simplifying our methods of discovering new theories. Here's
a video demonstrating this theory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cp6pEzx3uw Naughton, John. “Thomas Kuhn: the Man Who Changed the Way the World Looked at Science.” Guardian News, 18 Aug. 2012, www.theguardian.com/science/2012/aug/19/thomas-kuhn-structure-scientific-revolutions. -
Awarded George Sartan Medal
Thomas was awarded the George Sartan Medal in the history of science. This was a major accomplishment for a physics professor that turned so heavily to philosophy and history after receiving his formal education. “Thomas Kuhn Awarded Medal in History of Science.” Thomas Kuhn, www.uky.edu/~eushe2/Pajares/Kuhnsnap.html. -
Thomas Kuhn dies
