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An Introduction of Thomas Kuhn
Born July 18,1922 in Cincinnati Ohio, Kuhn spent his early adult life studying at Harvard University. -
Most Notable Accomplishments
Over the course of his life, Kuhn published a total of 11 books, most famous of which was his book "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" in 1962. This book set forth the idea of "normal science" occasionally being overruled by a new revolutionary discovery. -
Contributions to Philosophy of Science
Over the course of his research and studies, Kuhn developed the theory that scientific studies as a whole are not in pursuit of an absolute truth. He concluded that the idea of "normal science" was eventually replaced by revolutionary discoveries that completely superseded prior knowledge of a realm of study or understanding, a common example being the geocentric theory being replaced entirely by the heliocentric theory. -
Contributions Cont.
In 1964, Kuhn began to teach philosophy of science at Princeton University. In more of his publications, as well as studies, he continued to raise new ideas in the philosophical world about scientific research, perhaps his most key takeaway, he brought forth the "paradigm shift". Branching off of his ideas of "normal science" in relation to scientific revolutions. Claiming that shifting in paradigms is the revolution in the way scientific research is normally conducted. -
Thomas Kuhns Passes
On June 17, 1996, Thomas Kuhn passed away in Cambridge, Massachusetts.