About “Science in a Free Society”
Science in a Free Society is a 1978 book by Paul Feyerabend that builds on his 1975 work Against Method. The book challenges the dominance of science and the scientific method in free societies. Feyerabend argues against the idea that science should have a privileged position in shaping public policy and cultural values. He emphasizes the importance of intellectual freedom and the need for multiple ways of knowing. The book reflects his broader philosophical concerns about the role of science in society.
Praise for “Science in a Free Society”
“Shrewd ... acute ... robustly anti-parochial ... The issues raised are of the first importance ... Feyerabend’s plea for a new catholicity of understanding is often poignant and persuasive.”
“An audacious thinker, a brilliant polemicist, an iconoclast ... exhilarating.”
“A stimulating work of philosophy in the best Socratic tradition.”
Book details
- Published
- 1982
- Latest edition
- 1982 · ISBN 9780860917533
- ISBN
- 9780860917533
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Science in a Free Society | 1982 | 9780860917533 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Science in a free society | 1978 | 0860910083 | Buy on Amazon |
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How many pages is Science in a Free Society?
Science in a Free Society by Paul K. Feyerabend has 221 pages.
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