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This was Kuhns's first book. It was about the heliocentric theory of the solar system.
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Born into wealth, Thomas Kuhn was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Both of Kuhn's parents were apart of the left-wing and Jewish descendants.
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After developing a passion for math and physics throughout grade school, Kuhn continued his education at Harvard University. While it was tough to choose whether he would major in math or physics, h he decided a major in physics would more likely land him a job.
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As America entered WWII, Kuhn decided to hurry up and earn his degree. He graduated summa cum laude.
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After the war in Europe, Kuhn returned to school to further his education.
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After not receiving a higher position at Harvard, Kuhn accepted a position at the University of California at Berkeley, He was an assistant professor in the Philosophy and History Departments
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Kuhn was promoted to associate professor
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Kuhn was promoted to full professor of the History of Science. He was upset that he didn't get a position as a Philopshy teacher, but he still accepted the position.
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This is the first book by Kuhn that introduces the paradigm shift. This concept is what spread Kuhn's name in the science community.
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Kuhn accepted a position as a professor of philosophy and history of science at Princeton
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Kuhn accepted a position as the Professor of Philosophy
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At the age of 69, Kuhn retired from MIT
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At age 73, Thomas Kuhn died in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He suffered from throat and lung cancer.
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“Home.” Famous Scientists, www.famousscientists.org/thomas-kuhn/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Thomas S. Kuhn.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 14 July 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-S-Kuhn.
