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“A scientist, an artist, a citizen is not like a child who needs papa methodology and mama rationality to give him security and direction, he can take care of himself, for he is the inventor not only of laws, theories, pictures, plays, forms of music, ways of dealing with his fellow man, institutions, but also entire world view, he is the inventor of entire forms of like.”

Quote by Paul Feyerabend

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Paul Feyerabend
Paul Feyerabend

Paul Feyerabend was a prominent philosopher known for his significant contributions to the philosophy of science. His ideas have had a profound impact on methodology and epistemology in science. more

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