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Say Quotes by Karl Popper
- I think that we shall have to get accustomed to the idea that we must not look upon science as a 'body of knowledge,' but…
- The history of science, like the history of all human ideas, is a history of irresponsible dreams, of obstinacy, and of error. But science is…
- In point of fact, no conclusive disproof of a theory can ever be produced; for it is always possible to say that the experimental results…
- Understanding a theory has, indeed, much in common with understanding a human personality. We may know or understand a man's system of dispositions pretty well;…
- It is often asserted that discussion is only possible between people who have a common language and accept common basic assumptions. I think that this…
- Every intellectual has a very special responsibility. He has the privilege and the opportunity of studying. In return, he owes it to his fellow men…
- It is wrong and dangerous to extol freedom by telling people that they will certainly be all right once they are free. ... The most…
- Why do I think that we, the intellectuals, are able to help? Simply because we, the intellectuals, have done the most terrible harm for thousands…
- If you can't say it simply and clearly, keep quiet, and keep working on it till you can.
- The metaphysical doctrine of determinism simply asserts that all events in this world are fixed, or unalterable, or predetermined. It does not assert that they…
- The influence (for good or ill) of Plato's work is immeasurable. Western thought, one might say, has been Platonic or anti-Platonic, but hardly ever non-Platonic.
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