Achievement Quote by Paul Feyerabend
“There is no "scientific worldview" just as there is no uniform enterprise "science" - except in the minds of metaphysicians, school masters, and scientists blinded by the achievements of their own particular niche... There is no objective principle that could direct us away from the supermarket "religion" or the supermarket "art" toward the more modern, and much more expensive supermarket "science." Besides, the search for such guidance would be in conflict with the idea of individual responsibility which allegedly is an important ingredient of a "rational" or scientific age.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Against Method” (1975)
Science lacks a single objective worldview; it’s shaped by cultural and personal biases.
In simple terms: Science is not a uniform worldview.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about scientific objectivity.
Themes
relativism
philosophy of science
bias
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
social constructivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural biases affect scientific research?
- Can science be truly objective?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue the role of empirical evidence.
