Against Method

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**Against Method: Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge** is a 1975 book about the philosophy of science by Paul Feyerabend, in which the author argues that science is an anarchic enterprise, not a nomic (customary) one. In the context of this work, the term anarchy refers to epistemological anarchy. (Source: Wikipedia)

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4.0/5 · 3605 readers · 349 pages · ≈ 6 h 28 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Against Method?

About ≈ 6 h 28 m — 349 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mAgainst Method~6 h 28 m

How many pages is Against Method?

349 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Against Method349

What genre is Against Method?

It sits on the Science, Philosophy shelves.

Is Against Method in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Against Method?

The main characters include Galileo, Copernicus.

Who wrote Against Method?

Paul K. Feyerabend.

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