Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge

Popper, Karl R.

ISBN 10: 0710065086 / ISBN 13: 9780710065087

Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1969

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002779134

Synopsis:

439pages. 23x16x3cm. Broché.

Review: 'The central thesis of the essays and lectures gathered together in this stimulating volume is that our knowledge, and especially our scientific knowledge, progresses by unjustified (and unjustifiable) anticipations, by guesses, by tentative solutions to our problems, in a word by conjectures. Professor Popper puts forward his views with a refreshing self-confidence.' - The Times Literary Supplement

'Professor Popper holds that truth is not manifest, but extremely elusive, he believes that men need above all things, open-mindedness, imagination, and a constant willingness to be corrected. In summarizing his views in this way, I have done scant justice to the subtlety and importance of his argument. His own presentation of his case is luminously clear.' - Maurice Cranston, Listener

Bibliographic Details

Title: Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of ...
Publisher: Routledge and Kegan Paul
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good