Against method / Paul Feyerabend.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Feyerabend, Paul, 1924-1994.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Science--Methodology.

Rationalism.

Physical Description:

xxxii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Verso, 2010.

Summary:

Contemporary philosophy of science has paid close attention to the understanding of scientific practice, in contrast to the previous focus on scientific method. Paul Feyerabend's acclaimed work, which sparked controversy and continues to fuel fierce debate, shows the deficiencies of many widespread ideas about the nature of knowledge. He argues that the only feasible explanation of any scientific success is a historical account, and that anarchism must now replace rationalism in the theory of knowledge. This updated edition of this classic text contains a new foreword by Ian Hacking, a leading contemporary philosopher of science, who reflects on Feyerabend's life and personality as well as the continuing relevance of his work. --from publisher description

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781844674435

1844674436

1844674428

9781844674428

OCLC:

458734089