Against Method

English

ISBN: 1844674428

EAN: 9781844674428

Category: Science / Research & Methodology/Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects/Philosophy / Movements / Rationalism/

Publisher: Verso Books

Release Date: 01/31/2010

Synopsis: Paul Feyerabends 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 Feyerabends life and personality as well as the broader significance of the book for current discussions.

Against Method

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 4

Height: 0.1 inches

Width: 0.55 inches

Length: 0.83 inches

Weight: 14.99 oz

Pages: 336