Thomas Kuhn, Roles and Contributions to the Philosophy of Science
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Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

In 1962, American philosopher (of science) Thomas Kuhn, published his famous work (a book): "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions". This book became very influential within the communities/confines/aspects of history, the philosophy, and sociology pertaining to the fields of science. - Moreover, the book would be greatly influential specifically in terms of introducing one of Thomas Kuhn's key ideas and principles, The Paradigm Shift, - to the world and audiences within the realms of science.

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Philosophy Pertaining to Scientific Progress and Truth

Also included in Thomas Kuhn's book, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" was his famed concept of (what, very interestingly enough) could be described as his view/standpoint that would deny (or resist the idea) that any such output is, - at least successfully, being made. Kuhn believed instead that this was in fact an illusion, and that history (specifically within science, but also other fields) is written by those who hold the "victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4pSsVCyFxA&t=82s

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Paradigm Shift (Philosophical Concept)

As mentioned in the last event, - Thomas Kuhn's famed book and work, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", further inspired not only a general philosophical change on views within science, but also simultaneously presented his (the) idea of scientific "Paradigms" and "Paradigm shifts". - to both science as well as, unintentionally - the fields of social aspects (Sociology). A paradigm shift - being described as a change, or shift, in underlying beliefs and/or assumptions.

Thomas Kuhn (Timespan of Events, Contributing to the Philosophy of Science)

Link included within slide/events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4pSsVCyFxA&t=82s - "Kuhn on Scientific Progress and Relativism of Truth (Lecture 8, Part 2 of 3)" Slide/Event with YouTube Link: "1962 - Philosophy Pertaining to

Thomas Kuhn (1922-1996) - Philosophy Pertaining to Scientific Progress and Truth" - Alexander Worth