Popper's 'The logic of scientific discovery' : a reader's guide

This is a Reader's Guide to a key text in the philosophy of science, widely studied by undergraduate philosophy students.

Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery" was one of the most important and influential books of the twentieth century and played a vital role in establishing the philosophy of science as a vigorous, autonomous discipline.

The influence of Popper's magnum opus has been widely felt in both the history and philosophy of science, yet it has also been understood and misunderstood in many different ways.

This introduction to the text is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on: philosophical and scientific context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading.

This is the ideal guide for undergraduate students or anyone coming to this hugely important book for the first time. "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy.

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