Thomas Kuhn
American historian, physicist and philosopher (1922 – 1996)
1922 — 1996
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Profession
American historian, physicist and philosopher (1922 – 1996)
Born
July 18, 1922
Died
1996 (age ~74)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, historian of science
United StatesBorn in CincinnatiDied in Cambridge
1922
Born in Cincinnati (1922-07-18)
1954
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1982
AwardGeorge Sarton Medal
1983
AwardJohn Desmond Bernal Prize
1996
Died in Cambridge
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Thomas Samuel Kuhn was an American historian and philosopher of science whose 1962 book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was influential in both academic and popular circles, introducing the term paradigm shift, which has since become an English-language idiom.
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Who is Thomas Kuhn?+
Thomas Samuel Kuhn was an American historian and philosopher of science whose 1962 book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was influential in both academic and popular circles, introducing the term paradigm shift, which has since become an English-language idiom.
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Kuhn born?+
Thomas Kuhn was born on July 18, 1922.
When did Thomas Kuhn die?+
Thomas Kuhn died in 1996, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — July 18, 1922
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Water · Yang
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8 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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