The Myth of the Framework

In Defence of Science and Rationality

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book The Myth of the Framework by Karl Popper, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Karl Popper ISBN: 9781135974800
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 23, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Karl Popper
ISBN: 9781135974800
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 23, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In a career spanning sixty years, Sir Karl Popper has made some of the most important contributions to the twentieth century discussion of science and rationality. The Myth of the Framework is a new collection of some of Popper's most important material on this subject.
Sir Karl discusses such issues as the aims of science, the role that it plays in our civilization, the moral responsibility of the scientist, the structure of history, and the perennial choice between reason and revolution. In doing so, he attacks intellectual fashions (like positivism) that exagerrate what science and rationality have done, as well as intellectual fashions (like relativism) that denigrate what science and rationality can do. Scientific knowledge, according to Popper, is one of the most rational and creative of human achievements, but it is also inherently fallible and subject to revision.
In place of intellectual fashions, Popper offers his own critical rationalism - a view that he regards both as a theory of knowlege and as an attitude towards human life, human morals and democracy.
Published in cooperation with the Central European University.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In a career spanning sixty years, Sir Karl Popper has made some of the most important contributions to the twentieth century discussion of science and rationality. The Myth of the Framework is a new collection of some of Popper's most important material on this subject.
Sir Karl discusses such issues as the aims of science, the role that it plays in our civilization, the moral responsibility of the scientist, the structure of history, and the perennial choice between reason and revolution. In doing so, he attacks intellectual fashions (like positivism) that exagerrate what science and rationality have done, as well as intellectual fashions (like relativism) that denigrate what science and rationality can do. Scientific knowledge, according to Popper, is one of the most rational and creative of human achievements, but it is also inherently fallible and subject to revision.
In place of intellectual fashions, Popper offers his own critical rationalism - a view that he regards both as a theory of knowlege and as an attitude towards human life, human morals and democracy.
Published in cooperation with the Central European University.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Integrated Models in Geography (Routledge Revivals) by Karl Popper
Cover of the book The Nigerian Oil Economy by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Schooling for Change by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Global Heritage Assemblages by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Mothering by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Parliament, Inventions and Patents by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Rebels for the Soil by Karl Popper
Cover of the book User Experience in Libraries by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Knowledge Mobilisation and Social Sciences by Karl Popper
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Policy Transfer in Global Perspective by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Emerging Trends in Continental Philosophy by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Trans-jurisdictional Water Law and Governance by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Psychological Trauma And Adult Survivor Theory by Karl Popper
Cover of the book Toward a Hermeneutic Theory of Social Practices by Karl Popper
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy