Karl Popper
A Beginner's Guide to the philosopher of science and his theory of falsifiability, including his defense of the open society and his critique of totalitarianism.By Alex Omberg
Length1h 25m
About this audiobook
In an age of dogmatic certainty and "fake news," how do we separate genuine knowledge from dangerous ideology?
One 20th-century philosopher dedicated his life to solving this puzzle. Karl Popper, a giant of intellectual thought, witnessed firsthand how seemingly scientific theories—from psychoanalysis to Marxism—could become traps for the mind, offering explanations for everything but predicting nothing. His search for a solution led to a revolutionary idea that would change our understanding of both science and society.
This guide makes Popper's powerful and essential ideas accessible to everyone. You will journey through his formative years in Vienna, explore his groundbreaking philosophy of science, and understand his passionate defense of freedom against the intellectual roots of totalitarianism.
Whether you're a student of science, a concerned citizen, or simply someone seeking clarity in a complex world, this guide provides an indispensable toolkit for critical thinking.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreBiography and Memoir, Philosophy
Length1 hr 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 7, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
2Chapter 1: The Vienna Puzzle
3Chapter 2: The Old Way
4Chapter 3: The Revolutionary Idea
5Chapter 4: Science as a Great Adventure
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6Chapter 5: The Enemies of Reason
7Chapter 6: The Unholy Trinity
8Chapter 7: The Blueprint for Freedom
9Chapter 8: No More Utopias
10Chapter 9: The Paradox of Tolerance
11Chapter 10: The Myth of the Framework
12Chapter 11: A Legacy of Critical Rationalism
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