Against Method

Name: Against Method
Rating: 4.0 (3605 reviews)
Author: Paul K. Feyerabend

by Paul K. Feyerabend · 1975 · Science, Philosophy,

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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 · Challenging

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.

How many pages is Against Method?

349 pages in its most-read edition.

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.

Characters GalileoCopernicus