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Karl Popper

Conjectures and Refutations

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1963

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Essay Topics

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How does Popper explore the difference between free inquiry and dogmatism? What are the characteristics of each, and how does each serve to illuminate Popper’s key themes and ideas?

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What is the difference between empirical evidence and pure reasoning? What are their strengths and weaknesses, according to Popper? What are their roles in advancing scientific understanding?

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Why are the greatest scientific discoveries not made from empirical observation, according to Popper? What can we learn from such discoveries in the modern era?