Problems in the Science and Mathematics of 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery'

Professor Sir Karl Popper (1902-1994) was one of the most influential philosophers of science of the twentieth century. However, in his most famous work 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery' he displays troubling misunderstandings of science and mathematics at a basic level. These call into...

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Published inQuanta (Isperih) Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 13 - 18
Main Author Whiting, Alan B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Quanta 15.11.2012
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Summary:Professor Sir Karl Popper (1902-1994) was one of the most influential philosophers of science of the twentieth century. However, in his most famous work 'The Logic of Scientific Discovery' he displays troubling misunderstandings of science and mathematics at a basic level. These call into question his conclusions concerning the philosophy of science. Quanta 2012; 1: 13–18.
ISSN:1314-7374
1314-7374
DOI:10.12743/quanta.v1i1.3