The Logic of Scientific Discovery

"The Logic of Scientific Discovery," by philosopher Karl Popper, is a foundational work in the philosophy of science. It introduces the idea that scientific theories cannot be proven true but can only be tested and potentially falsified. Popper argues that a good scientific hypothesis must be testable and when faced with contradictory evidence, it should be adjusted or discarded. This process of conjecture and refutation is essential for scientific progress, emphasizing that science advances through rigorous testing and critical scrutiny, rather than through accumulating proofs.