The Tyranny of Science
2011

Rethinking Feyerabend: The 'Worst Enemy of Science'?

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Author Information

Author(s): Ian James Kidd

Primary Institution: Durham University

Conclusion

Feyerabend's work suggests that public concerns about science often stem from misunderstandings and that philosophers can play a crucial role in clarifying these issues.

Supporting Evidence

  • Feyerabend argues that many public worries about science are based on misconceptions.
  • Philosophers can help clarify public concerns about scientific issues.
  • Feyerabend believes that science is not a singular discipline but consists of multiple sciences.

Takeaway

This article talks about a philosopher named Feyerabend who thinks that people often misunderstand science, and philosophers can help explain it better.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pbio.1001166

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