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Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.
Karl Popper
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Karl Popper
Age: 92 †
Born: 1902
Born: July 28
Died: 1994
Died: September 17
Philosopher
Philosopher Of Science
Sociologist
University Teacher
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Vienna
Austria
Karl Raimund Popper Sir
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