Karl popper

Karl Popper (1902-1994): Contributions to the Philosophy of Science

By David Simmon

  • karl poppers falsification 1929 -1934"the logic of scientific discovery"

    karl poppers falsification 1929 -1934"the logic of scientific discovery"
    Karl Popper developed his groundbreaking theory of falsification, Popper rejected the prevailing notion of scientific induction, which relied on accumulating evidence to support a theory. He argued that scientific theories should be tested aimed at falsifying them. According to Popper, theory must be formulated in such a way that it is possible to identify observations or experiments that could refute it. Popper, Karl R. "The Logic of Scientific Discovery." 1934. https://tinyurl.com/4nvd5n2d

  • The Open Society and Its Enemies (1943-1945)

    The Open Society and Its Enemies (1943-1945)
    In his influential work Popper criticized totalitarian ideologies and defended the importance of open societies. He argued that social and political systems should be based on the principles of democracy, individual freedom, and critical rationalism. Popper highlighted the dangers of closed societies that suppress dissent and argued that a free and open exchange of ideas leads to progress and the avoidance of authoritarianism. Popper, Karl R. "The Open Society and Its Enemies." 1943.

  • The Problem of Induction and Evolutionary Epistemology (1953-1972)

    The Problem of Induction and Evolutionary Epistemology (1953-1972)
    Popper dove into the problem of induction, He maintained that no amount of empirical evidence can prove a theory, as new evidence could always refute it. Scientific progress relies on conjectures and refutations. Popper created a concept of "evolutionary epistemology," which posits that knowledge evolves through a process of conjectures, criticism, analogous to the biological process of natural selection. Popper, Karl R. "Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge." 1963.

  • Popper's Legacy and Influence (1973-1994)

    Popper's Legacy and Influence (1973-1994)
    Popper continued to refine and defend his ideas against criticism. He engaged in debates on the nature of scientific knowledge, the demarcation problem, and the role of probability in science. Popper's emphasis on critical thinking, falsifiability, and the growth of knowledge has had a profound impact on the philosophy of science. His works, remain influential and widely studied in the field. Popper, Karl R. "Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach." 1972.