Thomas Kuhn 1922 - 1996

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  • Birth of Thomas Kuhn

    Birth of Thomas Kuhn
    Thomas Samuel Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 18 July 1922

  • Education at Harvard University]

    Education at Harvard University]
    He pursued physics at Harvard University, obtaining his bachelor's degree in 1943 and his Ph.D. in 1949. Kuhn's early academic journey laid the foundation for his revolutionary ideas in the philosophy of science.

  • Concept of Paradigm Shifts

    Concept of Paradigm Shifts
    In "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions," Kuhn argued that scientific fields undergo paradigm shifts—a complete overhaul of the prevailing scientific framework. These shifts are not gradual but occur through revolutionary changes, where anomalies in the current paradigm accumulate, leading to a crisis and adopting a new paradigm.
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  • "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" (1962)

    "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" (1962)
    Kuhn published his seminal work, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions," introducing the concept of paradigm shifts. This work challenged the traditional view of scientific progress as a linear accumulation of knowledge, proposing that science undergoes periodic revolutions that transform the fundamental frameworks within scientific inquiry.
    Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1962.

  • Appointment at Princeton University

    Appointment at Princeton University
    In 1964, Thomas Kuhn was appointed the M. Taylor Pyne Professor of Philosophy and History of Science at Princeton University. During his tenure there, Kuhn further developed his theories on scientific paradigms and revolutions, continuing to influence and shape the discourse in the philosophy of science. His work at Princeton solidified his reputation as a leading thinker in his field.

  • Death of Thomas Kuhn

    Death of Thomas Kuhn
    Thomas Kuhn passed away on June 17, 1996, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His groundbreaking contributions to the philosophy of science, particularly the concept of paradigm shifts, left a lasting legacy. Kuhn's work continues to influence scientific thought and interdisciplinary studies, marking him as one of the most significant philosophers of the 20th century.
    Bird, Alexander. "Thomas Kuhn." The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Edward N. Zalta, 2018.