Karl Popper
Karl Popper was an influential philosopher of science and political thinker, known for his advocacy of critical rationalism and the principle of falsifiability as a criterion for scientific theories. Born in Austria in 1902, he later settled in the UK, where he wrote extensively on the philosophy of science, democracy, and the open society. Popper argued against dogmatic beliefs, emphasizing the importance of skepticism and the willingness to revise one's beliefs in light of new evidence. His ideas have profoundly impacted scientific methodology and the philosophy of social sciences.
Born on Jul 28, 1902 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 7.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 49,781 | $2,000,000 | 1,647$ |
| Peru | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 28,193 | $230,000 | 197$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 4,345 | $69,000 | 43$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,564 | $56,000 | 42$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,626 | $54,000 | 25$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,284 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Totals | 9 | 164,362,584 | 109,791 | $3,849,000 | 2,541$ |
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Peru:
Karl Popper's philosophy influenced Vargas Llosa's commitment to liberal thought.
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Bolivia:
Karl Popper was a philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of science and political philosophy.
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Spain:
Karl Popper is referenced as an influential thinker in Vargas Llosa's political essays.
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Uruguay:
Karl Popper is cited for his views on the state of the world and human progress.
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Peru:
Karl Popper was one of the most important influences on Vargas Llosa's ideological shift.
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Italy:
Mario Vargas Llosa references Karl Popper as a significant liberal thinker.
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Italy:
Karl Popper's epistemological views contributed to the understanding of scientific progress.
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Bulgaria:
Karl Popper wrote that the greatest advantage of democracy is that it allows for a change of power without cruelty.
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Slovenia:
Kodelja cites Karl Popper's view that science should seek truth rather than dogmatic certainty.
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Morocco:
Karl Popper demonstrated that scientific theories rely on the possibility of testing hypotheses.
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