Thomas Kuhn, Roles and Contributions to the Philosophy of Science

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

1962

In 1962, American philosopher (of science) Thomas Kuhn, published his famous work (a book): "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions". This book became very influential within the communities/confines/aspects of history, the philosophy, and sociology pertaining to the fields of science. - Moreover, the book would be greatly influential specifically in terms of introducing one of Thomas Kuhn's key ideas and principles, The Paradigm Shift, - to the world and audiences within the realms of science.

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Philosophy Pertaining to Scientific Progress and Truth

1962

Also included in Thomas Kuhn's book, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" was his famed concept of (what, very interestingly enough) could be described as his view/standpoint that would deny (or resist the idea) that any such output is, - at least successfully, being made. Kuhn believed instead that this was in fact an illusion, and that history (specifically within science, but also other fields) is written by those who hold the "victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4pSsVCyFxA&t=82s

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Paradigm Shift (Philosophical Concept)

1962

As mentioned in the last event, - Thomas Kuhn's famed book and work, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", further inspired not only a general philosophical change on views within science, but also simultaneously presented his (the) idea of scientific "Paradigms" and "Paradigm shifts". - to both science as well as, unintentionally - the fields of social aspects (Sociology). A paradigm shift - being described as a change, or shift, in underlying beliefs and/or assumptions.

Thomas Kuhn (Timespan of Events, Contributing to the Philosophy of Science)

Period: 1962 to 1996

Link included within slide/events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4pSsVCyFxA&t=82s - "Kuhn on Scientific Progress and Relativism of Truth (Lecture 8, Part 2 of 3)" Slide/Event with YouTube Link: "1962 - Philosophy Pertaining to
Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Philosophy Pertaining to Scientific Progress and Truth" - Alexander Worth

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) : Puzzle-Solving & the Development of Science

1996

Although Thomas Kuhn had began his initial studying of the subject - Scientific History - in the 1950s (what was at the time considered a new, trending subject) - Kuhn released and introduced his description of the idea of "Puzzle-solving" , - (Kuhn's) depiction of the process, which is widely known by many to be called "Normal Science" in 1996. - He used this term to describe in a philosophical sense, the acts surrounding science throughout its history in attempt to solve a puzzle.

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - References/Citations

Oct 11, 2020

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