The Poverty of Historicism (Routledge Classics)
by Karl Popper
In The Poverty of Historicism, Karl Popper dismantles the doctrine of historicism, which seeks to predict societal futures through historical laws. He warns of its totalitarian implications and champions piecemeal social engineering and critical rationalism for a free society. This classic work reshapes our approach to history and prediction.
About This Book
The Poverty of Historicism is a key work by Karl Popper that examines and critiques the notion of historicism, the belief in inevitable historical laws governing human affairs.
Popper argues against deterministic predictions of the future based on supposed historical patterns, highlighting the dangers of such thinking in social and political contexts.
Through rigorous analysis, the book promotes a scientific approach to social studies that emphasizes falsifiability and critical rationalism.
As part of the Routledge Classics series, it remains a foundational text for understanding Popper's broader contributions to philosophy and methodology.
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