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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.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Smriti Mehta
when discussing the hypothetical deductive model and its relation to induction.
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Episode 47: Inductio et Deductio
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Tom Chivers
as a book on Bayesian reasoning and probabilistic thinking.
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Episode 66: Superforecasting
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Roger Martin
as a source of inspiration for his strategic thinking.
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#108 - Doing Strategy in a World of Ruthless Change with Roger Martin
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Tom Chivers
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Stuart Ritchie
as a major figure in philosophy of science.
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Episode 63: Philosophy of science
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Simon Blackburn
in the context of scientific discovery not necessarily following a strict logic.
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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn
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Evan Bernstein
as the source of a quote about refutation and the scientific game.
The Skeptics Guide #1018 - Jan 11 2025
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Joe Heschmeyer
to illustrate the concept of falsification in scientific inquiry.
#124 The Lazy Dogmatism of Sam Harris - Joe Heschmeyer
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Daniël Lakens
when discussing the concept of theory ladenness.
Episode 62: Experimenta Exploratoria
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Vaden Masrani
, discussing his attraction to Popper's work.
#78 - What could Karl Popper have learned from Vladimir Nabokov? (w/ Brian Boyd)
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Tyler Cowen
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Elijah Millgram
in a discussion about Popper's philosophical ideas and the sometimes dogmatic nature of his followers.
Elijah Millgram on the Philosophical Life

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