Quote by Paul Karl Feyerabend

Science is essentially an anarchic enterprise: theoretical anarchism is more humanitarian and more likely to encourage progress than its law-and-order alternatives.

Science is essentially an anarchic enterprise: theoretical a

Summary

This quote suggests that science operates best in a state of intellectual freedom and open exploration, rather than being restricted by rigid rules and authority. The concept of "theoretical anarchism" here refers to the idea that science benefits from a lack of constraints and restrictions, allowing for innovative and diverse perspectives. This approach is argued to have a more humanistic approach, promoting progress and advancing knowledge, compared to more restrictive, ordered systems. In essence, the quote suggests that embracing intellectual anarchy in science can lead to greater advancements.

By Paul Karl Feyerabend

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