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Popper, Karl (1902 - 1994)CH, FRS |
| Philosopher |
| Born: 28 July 1902 Vienna, Austria. Died: 17 September 1994. |
| (Sir) Karl Popper was Professor of logic and scientific method at the London School of Economics from 1949 to 1969. Before that he lectured at Canterbury University College in New Zealand (1937-1944) Popper left school at 16 and spent time doing manual work, before enrolling at the University of Vienna. Some of his other jobs were coaching American students, cabinet-making 1922-24, and social work with neglected children. In 1925 Popper enrolled at the Pedagogic Institute and became a school teacher. Popper wrote many works including his Logic der Forschung (The Logic of Scientific Discovery) which made his reputation as a philosopher and "The Open Society and its Enemies". |
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