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One Of The Most Original Thinkers Of The Century, Karl Popper Has Inspired Generations Of Philosophers, Historians, And Politicians. This Collection Of Papers, Specially Written For This Volume, Offers Fresh Philosophical Examination Of Key Themes In Popper's Philosophy, Including Philosophy Of Knowledge, Science And Political Philosophy. Drawing From Some Of Popper's Most Important Works, Contributors Address His Solution To The Problem Of Induction, His Views On Conventionalism And Criticism In An Open Society, And His Unique Position In 20th Century Philosophy. They Also Examine The Current Relevance Of Popper To Understanding Liberal Democracy, His Critique Of Tribalism And His Relationship With Analytic Philosophy In General - And With Wittgenstein In Particular - As Well As Drawing On The Studies Of Isaac Newton And Albert Einstein To Assess Popper's Conception Of Science.
This volume investigates the enduring philosophical impact and internal consistency of Karl Popper’s contributions to epistemology, scientific methodology, and political theory. Editors Graham Macdonald and Philip Catton assemble a collection of original essays from contemporary scholars to evaluate Popper’s intellectual legacy. The text utilizes Popper’s foundational arguments regarding induction, falsification, and the open society as a framework to test the robustness of his ideas against modern philosophical standards and historical scientific case studies.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this collection as a rigorous academic resource for those seeking to move beyond introductory summaries of Popper’s work. Readers frequently note the high level of philosophical density, making it most suitable for advanced students and scholars of 20th-century intellectual history.
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203326881
ISBN-13:
9780203326886
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