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Critical Rationalism

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In 1934 Karl Popper published "The Logic of Scientific Discovery" and a solution proposed a solution to David's Hume's problem of induction. Now called "Critical Rationalism" (CR), Popper did away with the problem be denying Science uses induction to find truth. He's tells Scientific knowledge grows by proposing brash new theories that can be tested, followed then by ruthlessly submitting them to severe tests an attempt to falsify them. Whatever survives with each iteration, brings us closer to truth.

Instantly controversial, outraged induction-apologists and Popper supporters fired many heated words back and forth for years.

Dave Miller eases the reader in to the controversy by the problem of induction, a short summary of other attempts to solve the problem and their shortcomings, and how Popper's falsification has solved it. Two whole chapters are devoted to Bayesian theory and how underwhelming is its utility to scientific activity. Miller corrects Popper's formulation of verisimilitude and clarifies propensity theory.

Not a book for a beginner, but very satisfying. After you have enjoyed this book, you should read David Miller's new book "Out of Error" to see how Critical Rationalism has evolved.

I felt that the book explains the key issues well in a clear, well presented format. It is true that the book is not designed for the beginner but with a little knowledge it comes across beautifully.