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INTRODUCTION Critical Rationalism is the name given to a strand of philosophy that considers the nature of problems and their solutions. It encourages a style of thinking that addresses real problems in a practical way, leading to real solutions. It actively promotes criticism of all conceptualizations currently maintained, that any remaining error in knowledge might be detected and eliminated as quickly as possible. The primary intellectual function according to critical rationalism is to maintain a critical attitude to all knowledge claims that are encountered. It exposes even greater realms of human knowledge and opinion, as well as one's own experience to critical scrutiny, for there is simply no area that ought artificially to be exempted from confirming criticism. It is a kind of evolving philosophical tradition concerning how to approach knowledge. It is the Socratic method only with a little bit of modem awareness. Whilst most philosophical traditions regard knowledge as something that has to be certain and justified, critical rationalism, takes the view that there are no ultimate answers, but knowledge is nevertheless possible. Truth is an endless quest. The tradition of critical discussion can be found from the early history of Greek philosophy, especially the history from Thales to Plato. In evety.

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