Karl Popper is one of the greatest and most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. Originally published in German in 2000, Herbert Keuth's book is a systematic exposition of Popper's philosophy covering the philosophy of science (Part 1); social philosophy (Part 2); and metaphysics (Part 3). More comprehensive than any current introduction to Popper, it is suitable for courses in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of social science.
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'I think it is a splendid book and one for which there definitely is a market niche.' Ian Jarvie, York University, Toronto
'This is the most comprehensive introduction to Karl Popper ... This is a book that does him full justice.' Scientific and Medical Network Review
'This is the most comprehensive introduction to Karl Popper ... This is a book that does him full justice.' Scientific and Medical Network Review
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This is a systematic exposition of Popper's philosophy covering in part 1 the philosophy of science, in part 2 the social philosophy, and in part 3 the later metaphysics, in particular the theses to solve indeterminism/determinism and mind/body problems, and the famous idea of a third world of objective thought.This book is more comprehensive than any current introduction to Popper. Its perspicuous structure and lucid exposition should ensure that it could be used in courses in both the philosophy of science and the philosophy of social science.
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Keuth does a great job of creating an approachable book reviewing the ideas espoused by Karl Popper. The format of each chapter is easy to follow. He clearly explains any jargon used.
As for the actual content, Popper is brilliant. The argument laid out in The Fundemental Problems in the theory of Knowledge are both mathematically and verbally explicated. Similarly with the chapter on probability. The transition from the first section of work son scientific theory toward his ideas on Open Society and the implications of theory into the social world are easy to understand. Where as many will often take liberty in verbalizing Popper's views, the book does an excellent job of presenting both Popper's respect for those that came before him and the nuance of what he adds to the discourse. The implications of historic-ism of knowledge, the mutability of truth are very significant for those making social claims. For those interested in understanding Popper and his importance in the humanities, this is as fantastic entry into these ideas.
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- Karl Popper, a Centenary Assessment Vol. 2: Metaphysics and Epistemology by Ian Jarvie in Front Matter, page 68, and page 169
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