Popper and the Epistemic Problem of Truthlikeness
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Popper, Truthlikeness, epistemic problem, knowledge, certaintyAbstract
In some parts of his work Karl Popper seems to be providing a positive solution to the epistemic problem of truthlikeness, that is, the problem of how do we know or rationally claim that one theory is closer to the truth than another. However, in other parts he seems to be saying just the opposite. In this paper it will be argue that there is no contradiction between these Popper’s assertions. It will be hold that the key of this matter lies in his very strict conception of knowledge, which supposes that something is only known when one is certain of it.
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2019-06-15
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Díaz Oyarzún, S. N. (2019). Popper and the Epistemic Problem of Truthlikeness. Mutatis Mutandis: Revista Internacional De Filosofía, 1(12), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.69967/07194773.v1i12.126
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