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Paul Feyerabend
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[Revised entry by Eric Oberheim and John Preston on February 23, 2025.
Changes to: Main text, Bibliography]
Paul Feyerabend (1924 – 1994) initially made a name for himself in the foundations of quantum theory and as an ardent supporter of Karl Popper’s critical rationalism. He argued that good science should be an attempt to re-interpret experience according to our best scientific theories, which should be used to correct common knowledge and everyday language to promote progress. His early work resulted from a critical synthesis of Popper’s views on empiricism with Wittgenstein’s insights on meaning. Specifically, Feyerabend…

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