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Who is Thomas Kuhn?
Born on July 18th, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio Thomas Kuhn was an American Philosopher and Historian. His work on "The Structure of Scientific Revoultions" was considered to be one of the most influential pieces in the 20th century. -
Teaching History
Kuhn completed his master's degree in Physics at Harvard in 1946, Kuhn continued his education completing his doctorate in 1949. He taught the history or philosophy of science at Harvard in 1951-56, then University of California at Berkeley from 1956-64, Princeton University 1964–79, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1979–91. Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, July 14). Thomas S. Kuhn. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-S-Kuhn -
The Copernican Revolution
The Copernican Revolution was a groundbreaking piece of work that changed how we understood the universe. It was once believed the universe revolved around Earth but we now know it revolves around the Sun. Nicolaus Copernicus who was a Polish philosopher laid the ground work for this and with Kuhn's 1957 publication it shaped our understanding. Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, July 14). Thomas S. Kuhn. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-S-Kuhn -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Written in 1962 Kuhn released what was considered to be some of the most influential work of the 20th century. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions where he deemed the term Paradigm Shifts. Kuhn believed that scientists come to conclusions through new ways of thinking. They build upon their trusted methods but in order to gain their conclusion they must revolutionize their ways of thinking. https://youtu.be/L70T4pQv7P8 -
The Essential Tension
Was an one of a serious of essay Kuhn released elaborating on his work in 1962 The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Although it is better understood if you have read his publication the paper is said to be strong and illuminating on its own.