The Logic of Scientific Discovery

The Logic of Scientific Discovery is a work of non-fiction by Karl Popper, first published in 1934 in German. It focuses on the philosophy of science and on how scientific knowledge develops, not through plot but through questions of method, testing, and the limits of what can be confirmed. Popper later rewrote the book in English, drawing on the original German version.

It suits readers who are interested in philosophy, the natural sciences, or the question of how scientific claims can be judged. This is a thoughtful, fairly demanding book, but it does not require specialized training to begin with; it works well for readers who like arguments that define concepts carefully and examine how science should be reasoned about. Its closest connection is to philosophical writing about science, especially work centered on criticism, evidence, and the testing of ideas.