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Born
Thomas Kuhn was born -
Harvard Graduate
Kuhn Graduates from Harvard as "summa cum laude" -
Master's Degree
Kuhn earns his Master's Degree in Physics after researching radar tech during the war in Europe and at Harvard -
Doctorate Degree
Kuhn Earns his Doctorate in 1949 with further studies in quantum mechanics and solid state physics -
Published First Book
After Kuhn's venture into Astronomy, he publishes his first book called "The Copernican Revolution" -
Professor
Kuhn becomes a full professor at University of California Berkeley -
Publishes Book
In 1962, Kuhn publish the book "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions". This book would go on to be one of the most cited books in history. Though controversial to many, the idea of a "paradigm" would change the way we view science. -
What is Paradigm
According to Kuhn, a paradigm is simply a key dilemma in the field of science that creates a puzzle that researchers try to solve. When there is an impasse a new approach is examined. Upon general acceptance, a "Paradigm Shift" occurs. This sets a precedence for the development of a theory or experiment in the scientific community. -
Transition to Philosophy Professor
After introducing "Paradigm" to the masses, Kuhn became interested more into philosophy. He took a career shift and became a Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. -
Move to MIT
Kuhn becomes Professor of Philosophy at MIT -
Died
Thomas Kuhn died -
Thomas Kuhn: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions