EPISTEMOLOGICAL ANARCHISM IN THE THOUGHT OF PAUL FEYERABEND

Abstract

This article aims to shed light on the topic of epistemological anarchism in Paul Feyerabend’s philosophy of science and its role in the advancement of scientific knowledge, based on principles such as the relativity of knowledge and its opposition to methodological monism. Feyerabend rejects all prevailing epistemological orientations and methodologies, standing against empiricism and rationalism alike. In doing so, he revolts against every attempt to rationalize scientific practice, instead establishing new conceptions such as epistemological anarchism and methodological pluralism. This approach opened a new direction in contemporary philosophy of science.