Thomas Kuhn's (1922 - 1995) theory of scientific revolution was a landmark in 20th-century intellectual history. His book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was conceived while he was still a graduate student in theoretical physics and was published in 1962. The book dispelled the widely held view that scientific change was a strictly rational process. His view was that science was not a steady, cumulative acquisition of knowledge. Instead, he saw it as "a series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions." in which "one conceptual world-view was replaced by another." He called these world-views "paradigms".
His ideas influenced not only scientists but also economists, historians, sociologists and philosophers and initiated considerable debate. His book has sold over one million copies in 16 languages and is required reading in many basic courses in the history and philosophy of science.
Dr. Kuhn was a professor of philosophy and history of science at MIT from 1979 to 1983 and the Laurence S. Rockefeller Professor of Philosophy from 1983 until 1991. He was the author or co-author of five books and scores of articles on the philosophy and history of science.
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Thomas Kuhn's (1922 - 1995) theory of scientific revolution was a landmark in 20th-century intellectual history. His book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions was conceived while he was still a graduate student in theoretical physics and was published in 1962. The book dispelled the widely held view that scientific change was a strictly rational process. His view was that science was not a steady, cumulative acquisition of knowledge. Instead, he saw it as "a series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions." in which "one conceptual world-view was replaced by another." He called these world-views "paradigms". 
Thomas S. Kuhn (1922 - 1995) Scientist
