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Simple statements are to be prized more highly than less simple ones because they tell us more because their empirical content is greater and because they are better testable.

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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
Writer
Vienna
Austria
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