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The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Karl Popper
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Description for The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Paperback. First published in English in 1959, Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery" revolutionized contemporary thinking about science and knowledge and is one of the most widely read books about science written in the 20th century. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 544 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HPL; PDA; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 606.
Described by the philosopher A.J. Ayer as a work of 'great originality and power', this book revolutionized contemporary thinking on science and knowledge. Ideas such as the now legendary doctrine of 'falsificationism' electrified the scientific community, influencing even working scientists, as well as post-war philosophy. This astonishing work ranks alongside The Open Society and Its Enemies as one of Popper's most enduring books and contains insights and arguments that demand to be read to this day.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd London
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
544
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415278447
SKU
V9780415278447
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Reviews for The Logic of Scientific Discovery
`One of the most important documents of the twentieth century.' - Sir Peter Medawar, New Scientist `One cannot help feeling that, if it had been translated as soon as it had been originally published, philosophy in this country might have been saved some detours. Professor Popper's thesis has that quality of greatness that, once seen, it appears simple and ... Read more