Epistemology

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"The task of the theoretician in the realm of economy is above all to teach us to understand concrete phenomena of human economy as exemplifications of a certain regularity in the succession of phenomena, i.e., as exemplifications of laws of phenomena."

— Menger, Carl

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The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World

person Deutsch, David

event 2011

Exploration of how explanatory knowledge grows and transforms our understanding, arguing that all progress comes from the quest for good explanations

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Investigations into the Method of the Social Sciences

person Menger, Carl

event 1883

Menger's methodological work defending the Austrian approach to economics against the German Historical School. This book established the theoretic...

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Knowledge and Decisions

person Sowell, Thomas

event 1980

Analysis of how knowledge is used in economic decision-making, examining the role of prices, incentives, and institutions in coordinating dispersed...

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The Myth of the Framework: In Defence of Science and Rationality

person Popper, Karl

event 1994

Collection of essays defending scientific rationality and critical discussion against relativism and the idea that meaningful communication is impo...

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Deutsch, David

British physicist and pioneer in quantum computation, known for his work on the theory of knowledge and optimism

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The Principle of Optimism

All evils are caused by insufficient knowledge. This principle, articulated by physicist and philosopher David Deutsch, asserts that problems are s...

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