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Paul Feyerabend Lifespan
Also known as the "worst enemy of science" challenged the ideas of traditional science and the scientific method. Encouraging others to step off a beaten path and fully engulf themselves in their own creativity. -
Reveal of Epistemological Anarchism
Feyerabend sought out “epistemological anarchism” in which he believed that there was no such thing as the scientific method. He saw scientists as methodological opportunists that use anything that they could think of to solve a theory even if it went against traditional empiricist methodology. Doing this fully supported out of the box thinking and creativity. -
Publication of “Consolations for the Specialist”
In the paper he writes his views of Kuhn's view of science. He believed Kuhn glorified a boring and redundant process to science and how following this process would make a "good scientist". He also criticized Kuhn for promoting narrow mindedness and the exclusion of unorthodox ideas in science in the 20th century. -
First book "Against Method"
Feyerabend declares that society now needs to free itself from the strangle hold of overbearing scientific establishment just like it had to free itself from the grip of one true religion. -
Science of a Free Society
This was Feyerabend's response to Against Method. Feyerabend defends his thoughts on epistemological anarchism but also offers some additional thoughts on science itself. Because he believed there was no scientific method you cannot claim science to be the best method of gaining knowledge. Feyerabend continues to say "It is conspicuous, noisy, and impudent, but it is inherently superior only for those who have already decided in favour of a certain ideology". -
Paul Feyerabend Interview
This link will send you to an interview of Paul Feyerabend in 1993. Paul Feyerabend Interview
