Description: Against Method Author: Feyerabend, Paul Title: Against Method Publication: London: NLB [New Left Books], 1975 Edition: First Edition Description: A nice first printing of the noted 20th century philosopher's incendiary attack on the scientific method. Using as his principal case study Galileo's theory of heliocentrism, Feyerabend argues that few scientific advances can be ascribed purely to empiricist methodology, and that instead an opportunistic "epistemological anarchism" governs much, if not all, of scientific development. The book was originally conceived as one half of a debate volume, For and Against Method, with Hungarian philosopher Imre Lakatos, but was published alone following Lakatos' death in 1974. In his 1994 autobiography, Killing Time, Feyerabend refers to Against Method not as a book but as a "collage" of ideas and arguments he'd been exploring in various forms over the preceding years: "I arranged them in a suitable order, added transitions, replaced moderate passages with more outrageous ones, and called the result 'anarchism.'" Self-deprecation notwithstanding, Feyerabend's book remains One of the century's most influential and controversial works in the philosophy of science. London: NLB [New Left Books], 1975. First edition. Octavo (5.75 x 8.5 in.); 339p., with name and subject indexes; gray textured paper boards, silver lettering on spine and front board; in unclipped ("£5.75") dustjacket. Near fine, with light toning to board extremities, one minor spot of soiling to textblock fore-edge, and former owner's bookplate on front paste-down. In a very good (+) jacket, lightly edgeworn and with some laminate bubbling along the rear flap fore-edge. Dividing Line Books Guarantee Dividing Line Books treats every order according to strict ethical and professional standards. We take our book grading very seriously, and tend to err on the conservative side. Unless otherwise noted, all books identified as first editions are also first printings. All books are guaranteed as described and returnable for free within 30 days for any reason. Shipping All books ship free to domestic addresses via USPS Media Mail. In most cases, delivery takes place within a three to ten day window. For those who desire expedited service, we are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail; please contact us prior to placing your order so that we can make the requisite changes. Packaging We ship all of our books in new cardboard boxes with ample padding. Pamphlets and soft-bound items are ocassionally shipped in flat mailers with internal cardboard supports to prevent bends and creases. All books with dust jackets are fitted with brand new archival protectors prior to shipping. Customer Service If you have any questions about an item, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to field inquiries of any nature, and will usually get back within 24 hours with additional photos, condition or bibliographic details, or any other requested information. If for any reason you are unhappy with a purchased item, you may return it for free within 30 days, no questions asked. Buying books shouldn't be a guessing game, and we want you to be as confident as possible before making a purchase.
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Topic: Nonfiction
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Paul Feyerabend
Subject: Philosophy
Publisher: NLB
