Karl Raimund Popper

Karl Raimund Popper was an influential philosopher of science known for his ideas about how science works. He argued that scientific theories should be testable and falsifiable, meaning they can be proven wrong through experiments or observations. Popper believed that no theory can be definitively proven true; instead, the strength of a theory lies in its ability to withstand attempts to disprove it. This framework emphasizes critical thinking and skepticism, encouraging scientists to rigorously test their ideas and remain open to new evidence. His thoughts significantly shaped modern scientific methodology and philosophy.