Paul Feyerbend, 1924-1994

Feyerabend studies under Popper

1952

Early in Feyerabend's career, he chose Popper has his supervisor while studying at the London School of Economics. While in school Feyerabend beliefs agreed with his supervisor, Popper, and he states in his autobiography that he "had fallen for [Popper's ideas]." Paul Feyerabend. Visit the main page. (n.d.). Retrieved August 4, 2022, from https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Paul_Feyerabend

Published "An Attempt at a Realistic Interpretation of Experience"

1958

This is one of Feyerabend's important publication in his early career. This publication discusses Feryerabend's argument against the use of the scientific method. In this publication he argues against positivism as it restricts scientists. Feyeabend believes in that interpretations of theories constantly change based on what is observed. Preston, John. “Paul Feyerabend.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 24 Aug. 2020, plato.stanford.edu/entries/feyerabend/#FeyeEarlW

Feyerabend's First Published Book

1975

After originally agreeing with Popper, Feyerabend swayed away from his initially beliefs. Feyerabend believes that scientists do not always follow the same method or rules because this would limit and restrict scientific progress. Thus, Feyerabend published his first book called Against Method. Paul Feyerabend. Visit the main page. (n.d.). Retrieved August 4, 2022, from https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Paul_Feyerabend#Work_regarding_the_nature_of_scientific_method

Feyerabend publishes "Science as an Art"

1984

In this publication, Feyerabend discusses how Science and Art are both similar as they are bounded by a theme. In this publication, Feyerabends philosophy of science is that science occurs according to change and that there is no set progress. Preston, John. “Paul Feyerabend.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 24 Aug. 2020, plato.stanford.edu/entries/feyerabend/#FeyeEarlWorkLibeEmpi.

Feryerabend Lectures

1990

Feyerbend's set of lectures discusses themes such as "What is knowledge? What is science?". Feyerabends philosophy discusses how science does not have a unified view and can often change depending on the scientist. In addition, his lectures discusses how science is misunderstood as it is not a single voice of reason. Preston, John. “Paul Feyerabend.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 24 Aug. 2020, plato.stanford.edu/entries/feyerabend/#FeyeEarlWorkLibeEmpi.