Full Idea
Science now reigns supreme all over the globe; but the reason was not insight in its 'inherent rationality' but power play (the colonising nations imposed their way of living) and the need for weapons.
Gist of Idea
Science rules the globe because of colonising power, not inherent rationality
Source
Paul Feyerabend (Against Method [1975], 3), quoted by Robert Fogelin - Walking the Tightrope of Reason Ch.5
Book Reference
Fogelin,Robert: 'Walking the Tightrope of Reason' [OUP 2004], p.134
A Reaction
A nice clear statement of ridiculous relativism about science. What gave the colonisers their power if it was not more accurate knowledge of how to manipulate nature?