Karl Popper Quotes about Criticism

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Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.

Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.

Karl Popper

Criticism, Myth

In C. A. Mace (ed.) 'British Philosophy in the Mid-Century' 'The Philosophy of Science'

The genuine rationalist does not think that he or anyone else is in possession of the truth; nor does he think that mere criticism as such helps us achieve new ideas. But he does think that, in the sphere of ideas, only critical discussion can help us sort the wheat from the chaff.

Karl Popper

Thinking, Ideas, Criticism

Karl Popper (2013). “All Life is Problem Solving”, p.84, Routledge

Thus science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths; neither with the collection of observations, nor with the invention of experiments, but with the critical discussion of myths, and of magical techniques and practices.

Karl Popper

Science, Practice, Criticism

Karl Popper (2014). “Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge”, p.87, Routledge

Reason like science, grows by way of mutual criticism; the only possible way of planning its growth is to develop those institutions that safeguard. the freedom of thought

Karl Popper

Growth, Criticism, Way

Karl Popper (2012). “The Open Society and its Enemies”, p.499, Routledge

My thesis is that what we call 'science' is differentiated from the older myths not by being something distinct from a myth, but by being accompanied by a second-order tradition-that of critically discussing the myth. ... In a certain sense, science is myth-making just as religion is.

Karl Popper

Order, Criticism, Tradition

Criticism of my alleged views was widespread and highly successful. I have yet to meet a criticism of my views.

Karl Popper

Successful, Criticism

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Serious rational criticism is so rare that it should be encouraged. Being too ready to defend oneself is more dangerous than being too ready to admit a mistake.

Karl Popper

Mistake, Criticism, Serious

Karl Popper Quotes about Criticism

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