FAQ About Karl Popper
Did Karl Popper have any criticisms of Marxism?
Yes, Karl Popper was critical of Marxism, particularly its claims of scientific certainty and the concept of historical determinism. In 'The Open Society and Its Enemies,' he argued that Marx's theory could not be falsified as Marxists would reinterpret failures to fit their beliefs, thus rendering Marxism pseudoscientific according to Popper's criteria. He opposed the dogmatic adherence to Marxist ideology and its implications for totalitarian governance.
