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The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Book • 1935
Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery" is a highly influential work in the philosophy of science.
It critiques the traditional view of scientific method as inductive, arguing instead that scientific knowledge is developed through a process of conjecture and refutation.
Popper introduces the concept of falsifiability, suggesting that a scientific theory must be testable and potentially falsifiable to be considered scientific.
The book has had a profound impact on the philosophy of science, influencing the way scientists approach the development and testing of theories.
It remains a cornerstone of modern epistemology.
It critiques the traditional view of scientific method as inductive, arguing instead that scientific knowledge is developed through a process of conjecture and refutation.
Popper introduces the concept of falsifiability, suggesting that a scientific theory must be testable and potentially falsifiable to be considered scientific.
The book has had a profound impact on the philosophy of science, influencing the way scientists approach the development and testing of theories.
It remains a cornerstone of modern epistemology.
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as the source of his theory of knowledge.


David Deutsch

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as a book on Bayesian reasoning and probabilistic thinking.


Tom Chivers

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Episode 66: Superforecasting
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when discussing the hypothetical deductive model and its relation to induction.

Smriti Mehta

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Episode 47: Inductio et Deductio
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as a major figure in philosophy of science.


Tom Chivers

Stuart Ritchie

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Episode 63: Philosophy of science
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when relating content to probability, noting simply that the content of two conjoined statements can only increase.

Ben Chugg

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#95 (C&R Chap 10, Part II) - A Problem-First View of Scientific Progress
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as a source of inspiration for his strategic thinking.


Roger Martin

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#108 - Doing Strategy in a World of Ruthless Change with Roger Martin
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in the context of scientific discovery not necessarily following a strict logic.

Simon Blackburn

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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn
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, quoting from pages 19 to 20, to emphasize his theory of falsification.

Bruce Nielsen

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Episode 122: The Case Against Logical Fallacies
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when discussing Popper's understanding of probabilistic theories and falsification in the context of probability.

Bruce Nielsen

Episode 129: Is Probability Real?
Quoted by the speaker to illustrate Popper's view that new ideas arise irrationally and are later judged logically.

Ep 256: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 13 ”The Four Strands” Part 2



