Advisable Quote by Paul Feyerabend
“Given any rule, however �fundamental� or �necessary� for science, there are always circumstances when it is advisable not only to ignore the rule, but to adopt its opposite.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Against Method, 1975
Rigid scientific rules can be counterproductive; sometimes breaking them yields progress.
In simple terms: Rules sometimes hinder science.
Question and adapt rules when needed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is rule‑breaking justified?
- How to balance tradition and innovation?
Breaking rules may cause chaos.