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Ep 232: Karl Popper's "The Myth of the Framework" Sections IV to VI. "The Critical Method": deep dive

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Anaximander and the Stationary Earth

This chapter examines Anaximander's groundbreaking hypothesis that the earth is stationary, positioned equally distant from other cosmic entities, as a challenge to Thales's mythological view. It discusses the critical evaluation of early mythological narratives, linking these ancient ideas to the evolution of scientific inquiry and the importance of conjecture. Furthermore, it highlights the cultural exchanges and critical method that propelled the development of scientific thought throughout history.

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