The Logic of Scientific Discovery
The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Karl Popper
David Deutsch
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The Logic of Scientific Discovery

The Logic of Scientific Discovery

Karl Popper
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Karl Popper
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In "The Logic of Scientific Discovery," Karl Popper challenges the very foundations upon which we rest our scientific understanding, arguing against the traditional confirmatory nature of scientific theories in favor of a bold, confrontational approach that seeks to disprove. Popper's seminal work, first introduced to the world in German in 1934 and later reformulated for an English audience in 1959, has ignited debates, reshaped scientific perspectives, and remains a cornerstone of scientific philosophy. Through rigorous analysis and compelling arguments, Popper introduces the concept of falsifiability as the hallmark of scientific hypotheses, proposing that theories cannot be conclusively proven but can only be tested and disproven, thus advancing knowledge through a process of elimination. This groundbreaking treatise not only revolutionized contemporary thinking about science and knowledge upon its publication but also continues to influence how we approach the scientific method today. Popper's insistence on the critical role of skepticism and critique in scientific inquiry has made "The Logic of Scientific Discovery" an indispensable text in the realm of scientific discourse. It is a challenging yet rewarding journey through the philosophy of science, offering insights that remain profoundly relevant in today's rapidly advancing scientific landscape.

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1934
1 Jan
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David Deutsch recommended this book on Twitter.
For myself, I am interested in science and in philosophy only because I want to learn something about the riddle of the world in which we live, and the riddle of man's knowledge of that world. And I believe that only a revival of interest in these riddles can save the sciences and philosophy from an obscurantist faith in the expert's special skill and in his personal knowledge and authority.
— Karl Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery

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