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Paul Feyerband was born in 1924 in Vienna, Australia. He died in February 11 1994.
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Feyeraband's school year report by teachers defined him as an above-average student who often made impertinent comments (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 7).
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Feyeraband's work made him referred to as the "Copenhagen interpretation of quantum physics" (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 9). -
Feyeraband initiated debates on the context of quantum mechanics in the 1950s to 1960s (Strien par 1). Feyeraband challenged the concepts by basing his arguments on pluralism in science. He viewed physicists approaching quantum physics with a dogmatic dismissal (Strien para 2). Feyerband wanted to challenge the conservatism and dogmatism in quantum physics. -
The book reflects Feyeraband alleged negativity toward science and his philosophical development. Feyeraband interprets Greek thoughts and presents himself as a forefather to Western rationalism (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 8).
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Feyeraband proposed a different approach towards a philosophy of science. The approach would focus on understanding the sociology and history of sciences rather than the historical approach that views science as a logical system (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 10).
Fereraband Interview in 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GrVlLYgeZ8 -
While Feyerband worked with Karl Popper in the late 1940s, he became a strong critic of Popper's work and thoughts on philosophy and rationalism. He also highlighted the flaws and limits of Western world sciences in his works, especially in "Farewell to Reason" and "Science in a Free Society" (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 10). Feyeraband argued that postmodern, ecological and post-colonial trends closely influence most Western sciences. -
Wrote and published his work "Against Method," which influenced most of his arguments (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 11). -
Highlighted the scepticism associated with scientific rationality. Feyeraband argued that most methodological rules had restricted validity, challenging criteria that distinguished science from non-science (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 12). -
Publication delayed for more than 30 years (Heit Helmut and Eric Oberheim 8).