Synopsis
One of the most controversial of twentieth-century philosophers, especially for his devastating criticisms of Plato and Marx and for his uncompromising rejection of inductive reasoning, Sir Karl Popper relentlessly challenged both the authority and the appeal to authority of the most fashionable philosophies of our time. His own philosophy of critical rationalism is distinctive in its emphasis on the way in which we learn through the making and correcting of mistakes-on the role played by imagination in proposing new possibilities, and by reason in exposing and eliminating the errors among them. David Miller, once Popper's research assistant and now a leading expositor and critic of his work, has chosen thirty excerpts from Popper's non-technical writings in the theory of knowledge, the philosophy of science, metaphysics, and social philosophy. Together they illustrate the breadth, profundity, and originality of Sir Karl's contribution to human learning.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for A Pocket Popper
Stock Image
A Pocket Popper
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, 1987
ISBN 10: 0006861474
ISBN 13: 9780006861478
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005689385
Buy Used
US$ 8.60
US$ 7.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Pocket Popper
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 1987
ISBN 10: 0006861474
ISBN 13: 9780006861478
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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 # GOR001961841
Buy Used
US$ 17.18
US$ 7.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Pocket Popper
Seller: Hard To Find Editions, Bristol, AVON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. This book has been read. Pages tanned. However all pages intact with no highlighting or writing contained within. The spine remains undamaged with tight binding and the book is generally in good condition. Fast dispatch within and from the UK. 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # ABE-1681036440038
Buy Used
US$ 10.91
US$ 36.47 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available