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Earned Degree in Physics
Kuhn, was an enthusiast of mathematics when he was in high school. It was no surprise during his time at Harvard he decided to major in Physics. Kuhn earned his Bachelors in Physics then later earned his Masters Degree and PhD in Physics by 1949. The following year he switch his major from physics to history and philosophy. -
The University of California, Berkley
Kuhn was offered a professorship at Berkley. This is where he began to write his book "The Scientific Structure of Scientific Revolutions." -
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Thomas Kuhn published his first book knowing his views wouldn’t be accepted so easily. Throughout many years scientist has debated his theory on scientific revolutions. His belief that science operated on periodic revolutions shifted the notion of science developing gradually or in a linear pattern. This revolution he mentioned was known as the “paradigm shift.” Kuhn believed the paradigm shift was the shift from an old theory to a new better proven. -
Princeton University
Kuhn became the professor philosophy and history of science at Princeton University. -
Howard T. Behrman Award
Kuhn was awarded this for his distinguished achievements in humanities. -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This was Kuhn last move before he retired and while instructing he held the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professorship in Philosophy. His work proceeded him and continued to make history in Philosophy of Science. -
History of Science Society's George Sarton Medal
Awarded for his notary works over the years. -
Society for Social Studies of Science's John Desmond Bernal Award
Kuhn was presented this award for his notable work on the structure of scientific revolutions,. -
Thomas Kuhn died at the age of 73
