Manuel Riveras week 5 timeline, Thomas Khun

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  • Birth

  • The Copernican Revolution

    In 1957, Thomas Kuhn published "The Copernican Revolution," exploring the transformative shift from the Ptolemaic geocentric model to the heliocentric model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus. Kuhn examined how this change revolutionized astronomy and altered the course of scientific thought. Kuhn laid the groundwork for his later work on scientific revolutions, highlighting how major scientific advancements often entail fundamental shifts in understanding.

  • The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

    In 1962, Thomas Kuhn published "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions," introducing the concept of paradigm shifts in scientific progress. Kuhn argued that scientific advancement occurs not through gradual accumulation of knowledge, but via revolutionary changes where dominant paradigms are replaced. This work challenged the traditional view of science as a steady, cumulative process. Kuhn’s ideas reshaped the philosophy of science, influencing how scientific development is seen.

  • The Essential Tension

    In 1977, Thomas Kuhn's "The Essential Tension" compiled essays on the philosophy of science, reflecting on the interplay between tradition and innovation. It explores the tension between keeping established scientific methods and the need for revolutionary ideas that challenge the norms. Kuhn delves into how scientific progress needs to balance these forces, developing his ideas on paradigm shifts and the nature of scientific inquiry, and solidifying his influence in the philosophy of science.

  • Black-Body Theory and the Quantum Discontinuity

    In 1991, Thomas Kuhn published "Black-Body Theory and the Quantum Discontinuity," examining the development of quantum mechanics through the lens of black-body radiation theory. The book explores how the quantum discontinuity challenged classical physics and led to a paradigm shift in scientific understanding. Kuhn's analysis highlights the revolutionary impact of these theoretical changes, further elucidating his ideas on scientific revolutions and the evolution of scientific thought.

  • Death