Karl Popper (28 July 1902 - 17 September 1994)

  • "Logik der Forschung" (1934)

    Logik der Forschung (1934) was originally written German and the literal translation is, “Logic of Research: On the Epistemology of Modern Natural Science”. It is the basis of his later book “The Logic of Scientific Discovery” (1959) where he writes about quantum theory, and probability. He addressed probability by questioning how to interpret and falsify theories. Maxwell, N. (2017). Karl Popper, Science and Enlightenment. UCL Press.
  • "The Logic of Science discovery" (1959)

    Karl Popper’s 1959 publication of “The Logic of Scientific discovery” into to English. He was a influential 20th century philosopher who resisted empirical views and used the scientific method to prove theories false. Popper is credited for the method of “falsification” to prove true science. He also focused on distinguishing the difference between the roles of science and pseudoscience in society in his teachings. Maxwell, N. (2017). Karl Popper, Science and Enlightenment. UCL Press.
  • "The postscript of The Logic of Scientific Discovery" (1983)

    “The Postscript of The Logic of Scientific Discovery” consists of three-volumes. Volume one “Realism and the Aim of Science” (1983), volume two “The Open Universe: An Argument for Indeterminism” (1982a) and volume three “Quantum Theory and Schism in Physics” (Q.T.S.P.) (1982b). These volumes add onto past views and further elaborate on how a scientific paper should be written. Maxwell, N. (2017). Karl Popper, Science and Enlightenment. UCL Press.
  • Karl Poppers Death (September 17 1994)

    Popper passed away after complications from a serious surgery. After his death philosopher's could see his work in it's entirety across vast fields of society such as politics, art, environment, education and science. His scientific method is a platform for solving fundamental problems. His contributions to the world are appreciated. Maxwell, N. (2017). Karl Popper, Science and Enlightenment. UCL Press.