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Kuhn is Born
Kuhn was born on July 18th, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. -
Kuhn is Invited to Deliver the Lowell Lectures
In 1951, Kuhn was invited to attend the Lowell Lectures by Ralph Lowell. A key moment in Kuhn’s work, he introduced the notion of conceptual frameworks. Additionally, he brought forth the importance of scientists’ psychological predisposition in relation to scientific advancements. -
Kuhn Publishes 'The Copernican Revolution'
In 1957, Kuhn published his first book, titled 'The Copernican Revolution'. With this publication, he proposed the idea of plurality in the knowledge of scientists. The plurality stemming from personal commitments that come along with different philosophical or religious views. This idea was strongly refuted by other scientists. Kuhn, Thomas S. Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought. 1957. -
Kuhn Publishes 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'
In 1962, Kuhn published his book, titled ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'. A controversial book at the time it was published, Kuhn wrote that the development of science adheres to paradigms. Meaning that there are periods of times where science is consistent and develops at a steady pace, however they are interrupted by the discovery of anomalies that create new paradigms. Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 1962. -
Kuhn Attends the International Colloquium in the Philosophy of Science
The year 1964 was very important for Kuhn’s work, as he attended the International Colloquium in the Philosophy of Science that was held at Bedford College. A key event of the Colloquium was a debate Kuhn would participate in against Feyerabend. Due to this, a focus was put on Kuhn’s work and his approaches and the importance of it was brought further into light. A video of the debate from the Colloquium, can be found here: Popper vs. Kuhn -
Kuhn Published the Second Edition of 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'
The second edition of Kuhn’s book 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions' was published in 1970. Included in this edition was a postscript with a clarification of Kuhn’s notion of paradigms. It was the first time Kuhn cited anti-realism in his work with the idea that theories are close to scientific truths. Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 2nd ed., 1970. -
Kuhn Passes
Kuhn died on June 17th, 1996, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.