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“No number of sightings of white swans can prove the theory that all swans are white. The sighting of just one black one may disprove it.”

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Karl Popper
Karl Popper

Karl Popper (July 28, 1902 – September 17, 1994) was an influential philosopher known for his work on critical rationalism and falsificationism. He is renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science, political philosophy, and epistemology, with his ideas having a profound impact on these fields. more

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Book:The Primacy of Perception: And Other Essays on Phenomenological Psychology, the Philosophy of Art, History and Politics
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