Wk 3- Timeline 1 Karl Popper

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    The Life and Death of Karl Popper

  • The Birth of Karl Popper

    Karl Popper (1902-1994) was an influential philosopher of science known for his work on the philosophy of science, the theory of knowledge, and the problem of demarcation (the distinction between science and non-science).
    Popper was born on July 28th, 1902, in Vienna, Austria. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X8Xfl0JdTQ] (youtube.com)

  • Popper attends University of Vienna

    Popper enrolls at the University of Vienna in Austria, where he studies law, mathematics, and physics.

  • Popper earns his doctorate

    In the year 1928, Popper earns his doctorate in law from the University of Vienna.

  • Popper's first book

    Popper's first book, "Logik der Forschung" (The Logic of Scientific Discovery), is published. The book, which outlines Popper's theory of falsification, becomes one of his most well-known works. In this book, Popper outlines his theory of falsificationism which suggests that scientific theories can never be proved to be accurate but can only be disproved through falsifying their predictions. Popper, Karl. The Logic of Scientific Discovery. Basic Books, 1959

  • Popper becomes a teaching assistant

    In 1937, Popper became a teaching assistant at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

  • Popper appointed position at University of Canterbury

    In 1945 Popper is appointed to a full-time position at the University of Canterbury.

  • Popper publishes his 2nd book

    Popper's second book, "The Open Society and Its Enemies," is published. In the book, Popper argues for the importance of open societies and criticizes totalitarianism. Popper, Karl R. 1902-1994. The Open Society and Its Enemies. [4th ed. rev.] Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press, 1963.

  • Popper becomes a professor

    Popper becomes a professor at the London School of Economics.

  • Popper is appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society

    Popper is appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society.

  • Popper becomes a Knight Bachelor

    Popper becomes a Knight Bachelor, a title given by the British monarchy to individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields.

  • Popper is awarded the Order of Merit

    Popper is awarded the Order of Merit, a prestigious award given by the British monarchy to individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, or other areas of public service.

  • Karl Popper dies

    Karl Popper dies on September 17th in Croydon, England.