Arguments and Belief – Quote by Paul Feyerabend

„Arguments hardly affect the faithful- their beliefs have an entirely different foundation.“

Paul FeyerabendQuote by Paul Feyerabend: Arguments hardly affect the faithful as their beliefs rest on a different foundation.
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Paul Feyerabend was an Austrian-American philosopher of science, known for his critical stance towards scientific methodology.

This quote by Paul Feyerabend describes the limited impact of arguments on deeply rooted belief.


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Paul Feyerabend (1924–1994) was a prominent philosopher of science, most famous for his critique of traditional scientific methods. He argued that there is no single scientific method and that science is influenced by a variety of social and cultural factors. His work revolutionized the philosophy of science and sparked significant debate.

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