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Karl Popper

The Logic of Scientific Discovery

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1934

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Karl Popper's The Logic of Scientific Discovery has been praised for its rigorous analysis of scientific methodology and its emphasis on falsifiability. Critics laud its influence on the philosophy of science but note its complexity and dense writing style. The work is considered foundational, though some find it challenging for newcomers to the field.

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Who Should Read The Logic of Scientific Discovery?

A reader who enjoys The Logic of Scientific Discovery by Karl Popper is likely an academic or a student with a strong interest in philosophy of science, epistemology, or scientific methodology. Comparable to readers of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, they appreciate rigorous analysis and critical thinking about scientific paradigms and theories.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Science / Nature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
Natural World: Objects