Quote by Paul Feyerabend on Tyrants and Humanity

„I do not see why I should be polite to tyrants, who slobber of humanitarianism and think only of their own petty interests.“

Paul FeyerabendQuote by Paul Feyerabend criticizing tyrants who feign humanity but act selfishly.
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Paul Feyerabend was an Austrian-American philosopher of science, known for his critical stance towards scientific methodology.

This statement by Paul Feyerabend criticizes the hypocrisy of tyrants who pretend to act humanely but are only selfish.


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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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