Popper cautions against the dangers of grand historical narratives from "summary" of The Poverty of Historicism by Karl Popper
Popper warns us of the perils associated with the belief in grand historical narratives. He argues that the idea of predicting the course of history based on some overarching theory is fundamentally flawed. In his view, such theories are impossible to verify or falsify, and therefore lack empirical support. Popper believes that historical events are influenced by a multitude of factors, making it impossible to predict the future with any certainty. Moreover, Popper argues that the belief in grand historical narratives often leads to dangerous consequences. He points out that those who subscribe to such theories are more likely to justify oppressive and author...
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