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Against Method
Feyerabend's most renowned work, "Against Method," argued that there is no single scientific method that can be applied consistently to all scientific inquiries, which challenged the traditional view of scientific inquiry. He argued that scientific progress cannot be achieved by conforming to a strict methodological framework, but rather by allowing for a variety of approaches and methods. Feyerabend, Paul. Against Method. Verso, 1975. -
Science in a Free Society
In this work, Feyerabend argues that there should be an open and democratic approach to scientific inquiry. He suggests that a free society should encourage a diversity of scientific methods, similarly to his "Against Method." He emphasized that scientific progress is not solely based on empirical evidence and logic, but is also shaped by social and cultural factors. Feyerabend, Paul. Science in a Free Society. Schocken Books, 1978. -
A Farewell to Reason
In this book, Feyerabend proclaims that the concept of "reason" as a universal and objective standard is a myth. He proposes that reason is tied to culture, society, and history and is used to legitimize certain forms of knowledge and marginalize others. Feyerabend stresses the need for diversity over conformity to prevent scientific knowledge from being inhibited.
Feyerabend, Paul. A Farewell to Reason. Verso, 1987. -
Tyranny of Science
In this book compiled from a series of lectures, Feyerabend claims that the scientific community has exerted a negative influence on society. He indicates that science has become authoritarian, with scientists and scientific institutions wielding immense influence over society. With this, the "objective" quality of science has led to the suppression of other forms of knowledge and removes the human aspect of knowledge. The Tyranny of Science, E. Oberheim (ed.), Cambridge: Polity Press, 2011.