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'The Worst Enemy of Science'?: Essays in Memory of Paul Feyerabend
(Edited By John Preston; Ganzalo Munevar; David Lamb)
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hardcover. Paul Feyerabend's radical epistemological claims, and his argument that there is no such thing as scientific method, were influential during his life and have gained in attention since his death in 1994. These essays cover the diverse themes in his extensive body of work. Editor(s): Preston, John; Munevar, Gonzalo; Lamb, David. Num Pages: 192 pages, 4 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This stimulating collection is devoted to the life and work of the most flamboyant of twentieth-century philosophers, Paul Feyerabend. Feyerabend's radical epistemological claims, and his stunning argument that there is no such thing as scientific method, were highly influential during his life and have only gained attention since his death in 1994. The essays that make up this volume, written by some of today's most respected philosophers of science, many of whom knew Feyerabend as students and colleagues, cover the diverse themes in his extensive body of work and present a personal account of this fascinating thinker.
This stimulating collection is devoted to the life and work of the most flamboyant of twentieth-century philosophers, Paul Feyerabend. Feyerabend's radical epistemological claims, and his stunning argument that there is no such thing as scientific method, were highly influential during his life and have only gained attention since his death in 1994. The essays that make up this volume, written by some of today's most respected philosophers of science, many of whom knew Feyerabend as students and colleagues, cover the diverse themes in his extensive body of work and present a personal account of this fascinating thinker.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
OUP USA
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195128741
SKU
KTS0036744
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Reviews for 'The Worst Enemy of Science'?: Essays in Memory of Paul Feyerabend
The attractive and unique feature of this collection of essays is the editors' balanced and careful presentation of the life and work of such a divisive figure...strongly recommended.
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