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He is best known for his philosophy of science and his critical approach to traditional and inductive theories of scientific method. Popper's most significant contribution to the philosophy of science was his concept of falsifiability. According to Popper, a theory should be considered scientific if it can be proven false through empirical testing. He argued that scientific knowledge progresses not by accumulating evidence to support a theory, but by "conjectures and refutations," in which theories are continually subjected to rigorous testing and are discarded if they fail to withstand scrutiny. Popper also challenged the prevailing thinking in political philosophy. He rejected traditional utopianism and instead embraced a critical and rational approach to social and political issues. In his book "The Open Society and Its Enemies," he criticized totalitarian ideologies and defended the principles of liberalism, emphasizing the importance of individual freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Throughout his career, Popper engaged in debates with various philosophers and scholars, including his intellectual rival Thomas Kuhn. He published several influential works, including "The Logic of Scientific Discovery," "The Poverty of Historicism," and "Conjectures and Refutations. " Popper's ideas have had a profound impact on the philosophy of science, political philosophy, and the social sciences. His emphasis on falsifiability revolutionized scientific methodology and challenged the status quo of scientific research. He has been praised for his intellectual rigor, clarity of thought, and commitment to critical thinking. Karl Popper passed away on September 17, 1994, leaving behind a legacy of influential ideas and a lasting impact on the fields of philosophy and science.