Paul Feyerabend's globally acclaimed work, which sparked and continues to stimulate fierce debate, examines the deficiencies of many widespread ideas about scientific progress and the nature of knowledge. Feyerabend argues that scientific advances can only be understood in a historical context. He looks at the way the philosophy of science has consistently overemphasized practice over method, and considers the possibility that anarchism could replace rationalism in the theory of knowledge.
This updated edition of the classic text includes a new introduction by Ian Hacking, one of the most important contemporary philosophers of science. Hacking reflects on both Feyerabend's life and personality as well as the broader significance of the book for current discussions.
| ISBN: | 9781844674435 |
| Publication date: | 28th April 2010 |
| Author: | Paul Feyerabend |
| Publisher: | Verso |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 296 pages |
| Genres: |
Philosophy of science Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge |
Paul Feyerabend's globally acclaimed work, which sparked and continues to stimulate fierce debate, examines the deficiencies of many widespread ideas about scientific progress and the nature of knowledge. Feyerabend argues that scientific advances can only be understood in a historical context. He looks at the way the philosophy of science has consistently overemphasized practice over method, and considers the possibility that anarchism could replace rationalism in the theory of knowledge.
This updated edition of the classic text includes a new introduction by Ian Hacking, one of the most important contemporary philosophers of science. Hacking reflects on both Feyerabend's life and personality as well as the broader significance of the book for current discussions.
Against Method features in the following genres: Philosophy of science, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge
Against Method is available in Ebook, Paperback, Hardback
Against Method was written by Paul Feyerabend and published by Verso
Against Method has 296 pages