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The Popperian Podcast #18 – Joseph Agassi – ‘Karl Popper’s Hopeful Monsters’

The Popperian Podcast

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Exploring Karl Popper's Approach to Objective Knowledge

The chapter delves into Karl Popper's continuous critique of inductivism and his reworking of Gulchmidt's theory of 'hopeful monsters'. It highlights Popper's application of his own scientific method to his theories, discussing the control of beliefs and questioning fundamental truths. The conversation also touches on Popper's evolving mindset towards contentment and relaxation in his later years.

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