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The Copernican Revolution (book)
Kuhn published The Copernican Revolution in 1957. This work was Kuhn’s analysis of the Copernican Revolution, which is the paradigm shift from the geocentric model to the heliocentric model. It is named after Nicolaus Copernicus’s and his work on the subject, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium. This book, as well as his next were regarded as highly influential and became best seller. -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
In 1962, he published The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, in which he introduced the term ‘paradigm shift’ and coined the term ‘normal science.’ This book has been regarded as one of the most influential books in philosophy and is also one of the most cited academic books. -
Paradigm Shift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn8cCDtVd5w
This video breaks down the cycle of paradigms shift, beginning with pre-science, or normal science, to model crisis, to model revolution, and then to paradigm shift. -
George Sarton Medal
In 1982, Kuhn was awarded the George Sarton Medal, which is the most prestigious award given by the History of Science Society. This award is given to historians of science who have become distinguished for a lifetime of scholarly achievement in their field.
