A brief outline of Popperian rationality By John Saudino 30 January 2021 Preface: In chapter 24 of The Open Society and its Enemies Karl Popper writes that “the conflict between rationalism and irrationalism has become the most important intellectual, and…
Winch v. Popper: Rationality in the Social SciencesOrHow to parry a poker By John Saudino 19 August 2020 This is the final article in a three-part series. See Part I and Part II. 4. Conclusion: the commanding significance of Popper’s…
Winch v. Popper: Rationality in the Social SciencesOrHow to parry a poker By John Saudino 11 August 2020 This is the second article in a three-part series. See Part I here. 3. Popper’s Response to Winch and Its Implications for…
Winch v. Popper: Rationality in the Social SciencesOrHow to parry a poker By John Saudino 5 August 2020 1. General Introduction One of the most important aspects of Karl Popper’s philosophy is his attitude toward rationality. As he makes clear…