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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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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 book on Bayesian reasoning and probabilistic thinking.

Tom Chivers

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Episode 66: Superforecasting
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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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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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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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as the source of a quote about refutation and the scientific game.


Evan Bernstein

The Skeptics Guide #1018 - Jan 11 2025
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to illustrate the concept of falsification in scientific inquiry.


Joe Heschmeyer

#124 The Lazy Dogmatism of Sam Harris - Joe Heschmeyer
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when discussing the concept of theory ladenness.

Daniël Lakens

Episode 62: Experimenta Exploratoria
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, discussing his attraction to Popper's work.

Vaden Masrani

#78 - What could Karl Popper have learned from Vladimir Nabokov? (w/ Brian Boyd)
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in a discussion about Popper's philosophical ideas and the sometimes dogmatic nature of his followers.


Tyler Cowen

Elijah Millgram

Elijah Millgram on the Philosophical Life