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Birth
Thomas Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. -
New Interest
In 1940 Thomas Kuhn graduated from The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut. It was here that he decided to pursue his new interest in physics and mathematics. -
Harvard Junior Fellow
In the fall of 1948 Kuhn started his 3 year program under the Harvard Society of Fellows. Although finishing his PhD in physics because of the convenience of being within reach, it was during this time as a Harvard Junior Fellow that he discovered his calling. Kuhn decided to pursue his career in the History and Philosophy of Science. -
Higher education - PhD
Kuhn pursued his higher education in physics at Harvard university obtaining his Master Degree in 1946 and his PhD in 1949. -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Kuhn's book that would revolutionize science is published. In this book Kuhn explains science in a 4 phase cycle. Phase 1 is normal small everyday advances. Phase 2 is when the current "paradigm" (the foundation leading science forward) leads to unresolved issues and scientist considering changing "paradigms" for advance. Phase 3 is when new "paradigms" surface. Phase 4, better know as the "Paradigm Shift" is when a new idea replaces the old. -
Death
In June 17, 1996 Kuhn dies after fighting lung cancer for 2 years.
