Thomas kuhn

Thomas Kuhn

By T0ph3r
  • Birth of Thomas Kuhn

    Birth of Thomas Kuhn

    Thomas Kuhn was born July 18, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Thomas Kuhn: Biography & Scientific Revolutions, 2018) " His parents were Samuel L. Kuhn and Minette Stroock Kuhn. His father was an industrial engineer, and his mother was a graduate of Vassar College." Kuhn learned the importance of education at a young age.
  • Developed Interest in Physics

    Developed Interest in Physics

    Thomas Kuhn didn't develop an interest in physics until shortly after he graduated from High School. He would shortly there after study physics in college.
  • Academic Achievement - B.Sc. Physics, Harvard University

    Academic Achievement - B.Sc. Physics, Harvard University

    Thomas Kuhn, pursuing his interest in physics, earned a B.Sc. in Physics from Harvard University.
  • Academic Achievement. M.Sc. in Physics - Harvard University

    Academic Achievement. M.Sc. in Physics - Harvard University

    Thomas Kuhn continued to attended college at Harvard University and earned a M.Sc. in Physics.
  • Academic Achievement - PhD. Physics - Harvard University

    Academic Achievement - PhD. Physics - Harvard University

    Kuhn, again, continued his studies at Harvard University and earned a PhD. in Physics.
  • 1951 to 1956, Professor, Philosophy of Science - Harvard University

    1951 to 1956, Professor, Philosophy of Science - Harvard University

    Upon completion of his PhD. in Physics, Kuhn once again, remained at Harvard University, however, as a professor teaching the Philosophy of Science and not a student.
  • 1956 to 1964, Professor, University of California at Berkley

    1956 to 1964, Professor, University of California at Berkley

    Thomas Kuhn began instructing college student in the Philosophy of Science at UOC - Berkley.
  • The Copernican Revolution

    The Copernican Revolution

    This is a pretty significant event in the life of Kuhn. In Kuhn's writing and publication of the book "The Copernican Revolution" he takes a look at how Planetary Astronomy, specifically Copernicus's theory on the heliocentricity of our solar system and developments in Western thought.
  • The Structure of Scientific Revolution

    The Structure of Scientific Revolution

    Here we have another very significant event in the life of Kuhn when he wrote and published The Structure of Scientific Revolution. It is also my personal opinion that Kuhn's publishing of this book finally put a gag in the mouth of all the supporters of the so-called "Darwinian Revolution," which is now where it belongs, amongst the category of historical myths.LOL!
  • 1964 to 1979, Professor at Princeton University

    1964 to 1979, Professor at Princeton University

    Thomas Kuhn start teaching the Philosophy of Science at Princeton University
  • 1979 to 1991, Professor on The Philosophy of Science at M.I.T.

    1979 to 1991, Professor on The Philosophy of Science at M.I.T.

    In 1979 Thomas Kuhn began instructing students on the Philosophy of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • YouTube - Structure of Scientific Revolution

    YouTube - Structure of Scientific Revolution

    https://youtu.be/L70T4pQv7P8
  • Sources

    Sources

    Thomas Kuhn: Biography & Scientific Revolutions. (2018, January 7). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/thomas-kuhn-biography-scientific-revolutions.html. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.). Kuhn, Thomas S. | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Https://Iep.Utm.Edu/Kuhn-Ts/. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://iep.utm.edu/kuhn-ts/
  • Khun's Significant Contributions

    Khun's Significant Contributions

    There is no question what so ever as to the astonishing impact Kuhn has had, on the thinking western world, as a scientific philosopher. Below I have listed what I feel are the top 3 most significant contributions.
    1. Educator
    2. Structure of Scientific Revolution & Paradigm Shift
    3. The Copernican Revolution
  • Death of Thomas Kuhn

    Death of Thomas Kuhn

    RIP Dr. Kuhn and thank you so much for your contributions in science that has changed our world.