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Thomas Kuhn, Philosopher and Historian of science

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  • Born 1922

    Born 1922

    Thomas Kuhn born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Who was American historian and Philosopher of science
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    Thomas Kuhn, Born 1922-1996

  • 'Harvard', 1948-1956

    1948-1956 Thomas Kuhn taught history of science at Harvard University.
  • Became professor at Berkeley, History of science

    Became professor at Berkeley, History of science

  • The Structures of Scientific Revolutions

    The Structures of Scientific Revolutions

    In 1962 this book was written by Thomas Kuhn. About the process in the scientific method (hypothetical explanation) or empirical observations based on those predictions. [ a ][ 4 ]. This book is where is introduced the term 'Paradigm Shift.' With this concept Kuhn literally changed the way the world looked at science.
  • "Paradigm Shift"

    "Paradigm Shift"

    Thomas Kuhn came up with the term "Paradigm Shift" and the concept of a commonly shared structure or set of understandings is changed or exchanged for another. This way of thinking literally changed the way we think about science today.

  • 1979- joined Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    In 1979 Thomas Kuhn joined (MIT) as the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy, remaining until 1991.
  • The death of Thomas Kuhn

    The death of Thomas Kuhn

    Thomas Kuhn died on June 17th, 1996, of lung cancer. he suffered two long years alongside his wife in Massachusetts. He was currently a Professor at M.I.T. Thomas Kuhn was one of the most influential philosophers and Historians of science of the Twentieth century.