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The Logic of Scientific Discovery

Karl Popper author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st Feb '02

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Described by the philosopher A.J. Ayer as a work of 'great originality and power', this book revolutionized contemporary thinking on science and knowledge. Ideas such as the now legendary doctrine of 'falsificationism' electrified the scientific community, influencing even working scientists, as well as post-war philosophy. This astonishing work ranks alongside The Open Society and Its Enemies as one of Popper's most enduring books and contains insights and arguments that demand to be read to this day.

`One of the most important documents of the twentieth century.' - Sir Peter Medawar, New Scientist

`One cannot help feeling that, if it had been translated as soon as it had been originally published, philosophy in this country might have been saved some detours. Professor Popper's thesis has that quality of greatness that, once seen, it appears simple and almost obvious' - Times Literary Supplement


'One of the most important documents of the twentieth century.'Peter Medawar, New Scientist

ISBN: 9780415278447

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 580g

544 pages

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