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1948 - Feyerabend Completes his Doctoral Dissertation on "The Concept of Mind" at the University of Vienna
In 1948, Paul Feyerabend completed his doctoral dissertation on "The Concept of Mind" at the University of Vienna. Although this work was not directly related to the philosophy of science, it marked the beginning of his intellectual journey that eventually led him to become one of the most controversial figures in the field. Feyerabend was a staunch critic of the scientific method and the idea that science should be the only means of acquiring knowledge about the world. -
1975 - "Against Method" is published
In 1975, Feyerabend published his most famous work, "Against Method," which was a direct attack on the idea that there is a single scientific method that is universally applicable. Feyerabend argued that scientific progress was not the result of following a fixed set of rules or principles, but rather was the result of the creativity and innovation of individual scientists. -
1987 - Feyerabend Becomes Professor of Philosophy at the University of Konstanz
In 1987, Feyerabend became a professor of philosophy at the University of Konstanz in Germany. This position gave him the opportunity to further develop and refine his ideas on the philosophy of science, and to continue to challenge the prevailing views of the scientific establishment -
1993 - "Conquest of Abundance" is published
Feyerabend's final book, "Conquest of Abundance," was published in 1993, just one year before his death. In this work, Feyerabend argued that science should be just one of many ways of understanding the world, and that it should not be given any special privileges or status. He also argued that a truly democratic society should embrace a diversity of viewpoints and approaches to knowledge, rather than relying solely on the authority of science.