Thomas Kuhn 6/18/1922-6/17/1996

  • The Copernican Revolution

    This was his first book. Thomas Kuhn explored development of heliocentric theory of our solar system during renaissance. By writing this work it laid down the groundwork for his ideas later on for paradigm shifts.
  • The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

    This was his second book that he wrote. This book revolutionized understanding of progress in science. In this work he introduced the concept of paradigms.
  • Kuhn's Debate with Karl Popper

    In 1965 Karl Popper and Kuhn debated at University of London's International Colloquium. They debated the concept of scientific method, behaviors and practices of scientists, and differentiation between scientific knowledge and other forms of knowledge.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDS9sRmm6f0
  • The Essential Tension

    A collection of Thomas Kuhn’s essays in philosophy and history of science was published in 1977. It was titled 'The Essential Tension'. This was taken from one of Kuhn’s earliest essays where he emphasizes the importance of keeping tradition in science.