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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.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Tom Chivers
as a book on Bayesian reasoning and probabilistic thinking.
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Episode 66: Superforecasting
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Smriti Mehta
when discussing the hypothetical deductive model and its relation to induction.
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Episode 47: Inductio et Deductio
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Tom Chivers
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Stuart Ritchie
as a major figure in philosophy of science.
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Episode 63: Philosophy of science
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Roger Martin
as a source of inspiration for his strategic thinking.
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#108 - Doing Strategy in a World of Ruthless Change with Roger Martin
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Ben Chugg
when relating content to probability, noting simply that the content of two conjoined statements can only increase.
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#95 (C&R Chap 10, Part II) - A Problem-First View of Scientific Progress
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Simon Blackburn
in the context of scientific discovery not necessarily following a strict logic.
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The limits of logic: Should we embrace the irrational? |Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, Simon Blackburn
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Bruce Nielsen
, quoting from pages 19 to 20, to emphasize his theory of falsification.
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Episode 122: The Case Against Logical Fallacies
Quoted by the speaker to illustrate Popper's view that new ideas arise irrationally and are later judged logically.
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Ep 256: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 13 ”The Four Strands” Part 2
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Bruce Nielsen
when discussing Popper's understanding of probabilistic theories and falsification in the context of probability.
Episode 129: Is Probability Real?

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