Conjectures and Refutations
Conjectures and Refutations
Karl Popper
Charles Koch
Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
David Deutsch
Everyone should read [this book]. - David Deutsch
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Conjectures and Refutations

Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge

Karl Popper
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Karl Popper
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In "Conjectures and Refutations," Karl Popper embarks on a profound exploration into the dynamics of knowledge acquisition, weaving together the threads of scientific discovery, political theory, and historical insight. Through a captivating narrative, Popper elucidates the essence of his philosophical stance: the growth of knowledge, he asserts, is propelled by a perpetual cycle of hypothesizing and critical scrutiny. This work stands as a testament to Popper's belief in the open society, one in which ideas are subject to examination and where the quest for understanding is an endless journey navigated through reasoned debate and the rigorous testing of ideas. Popper's lucid exposition and compelling argumentation serve not only to illuminate the path of scientific inquiry but also to offer a robust framework for evaluating the ideas that shape our world. "Conjectures and Refutations" is a seminal text that challenges readers to reconsider the foundations of their beliefs and the methods by which they engage with the world around them. With its wide-ranging implications for how we think about progress, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the interplay between knowledge, history, and the evolution of society.

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Released
1963
1 Jan
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608
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Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
Everyone should read [this book]. - David Deutsch
The history of science, like the history of all human ideas, is a history of irresponsible dreams, of obstinacy, and of error. But science is one of the very few human activities — perhaps the only one — in which errors are systematically criticized and fairly often, in time, corrected. This is why we can say that, in science, we often learn from our mistakes, and why we can speak clearly and sensibly about making progress there.
— Karl Popper, Conjectures and Refutations

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