Karl Popper on Socialism and Individual Liberty

„I remained a socialist for several years, even after my rejection of Marxism; and if there could be such a thing as socialism combined with individual liberty, I would be a socialist still. For nothing could be better than living a modest, simple, and free life in an egalitarian society.“

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Karl Popper was an Austrian-British philosopher and the founder of critical rationalism.

Karl Popper reflects on the tension between socialism, individual liberty, and an egalitarian society.


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Karl Popper quote about socialism, individual liberty, and an egalitarian society

Sir Karl Raimund Popper (1902–1994) was an Austrian-British philosopher. Through his work in the philosophy of knowledge and science, as well as in social, historical, and political philosophy, he shaped critical rationalism. He also served as a professor of logic and scientific methods.

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