Against Method

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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 a cclaimed 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. Product details Format Paperback | 336 pages Dimensions 140 x 211 x 22mm | 318g Publication date 11 May 2010 Publisher Verso Books Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom Language English Edition Statement 4th ed. Illustrations note Illustrations ISBN10 1844674428 ISBN13 9781844674428 Show more