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The Philosophy of Karl Popper

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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.