Against Method : Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge

Paul Feyerabend

ISBN 10: 1844674428 / ISBN 13: 9781844674428

Published by Verso Books Mai 2010, 2010

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Neuware - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Against Method : Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge
• Publisher: Verso Books Mai 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844674428
• ISBN 13: 9781844674428
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 208W x 141H x 25D millimeters 208 millimeters width by 141 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 316 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

PAUL FEYERABEND was Professor of Philosophy at UC Berkeley, and Professor of the Philosophy of Science at the Federal Institute of Technology at Zurich. He died in 1994. His other books include Philosophical Papers and Farewell to Reason.