Comeback Quote by Paul Feyerabend
“Today science prevails not because of its comparative merits, but because the show has been rigged in its favour... It reigns supreme because some past successes have led to institutional measures (education; role of experts; role of power groups such as the AMA) that prevent a comeback of the rivals.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Against Method, 1975
Science dominates because institutional structures favor established ideas, making it hard for alternative perspectives to reemerge.
In simple terms: Science is upheld by power structures, not just merit.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge institutional biases.
Themes
power
institutional bias
science philosophy
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- academic curricula
- public discourse
- research funding
Key Concepts
epistemology
social dynamics
authority
knowledge production
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure diverse scientific voices?
- What mechanisms protect against entrenched bias?
A Different Perspective
Alternative views may lack empirical support.
