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Drafted into Pioneer corps of German Army.
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Received the Iron Cross for leading a group of men into an enemy occupied village and securing it.
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At first, Karl Popper had a huge influence on Paul and a big follower and defender. Ultimately, they broke ties and he became famous for his anarchistic view of science and his rejection of the existence of universal methodological rules. Later on he denounced Popper.
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A club in school that centered around Viktor Kraft.
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Granted a British Council scholarship to study under Ludwig Wittgenstein, but he passed away before Feyerabend moved to England. This is where he chose to go to the London School of Economics in 1952.
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Received his doctorate in philosophy
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Feyerabend received his first academic appointment at the University of Bristol, England, where he gave lectures about the philosophy of science.
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Accepted permanent position
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Feyerabend published his book in 1975. Feyerabend defended the idea that there is no methodological rules in his book. He also argued that science is an anarchic enterprise.
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In this book, Paul stated the use of scientific rationalism. -
He died in Genolier, Vaud, Switzerland from a brain tumor. Educational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitNh2mO6oI He was considered a radical philosopher of science. Stated that all methodological rules have exceptions, that ordinary citizens may challenge the judgement of experts, and that human happiness should be a part of the value for science.