Types of Society in Karl Popper's Thought

Abstract

This research is an interpretation of the types of society by the famous 20th century philosopher Karl Popper, no Western philosopher has focused on open and closed societies as much as this A closed society is a place worthy of abandonment and destruction because it is full of oppression, monopoly, violence and magic. The only solution to escape from a closed society is to move to an open society. An open society is a place where people feel comfortable, because the principles of this society do not rely on tribal mentality, class and family position, but skills and efficiency are the cause of success and fame and respect. An open society needs cleansing and protection, freedom, criticism, democracy and the transfer of power. For Popper, the only place that leads to a decent life is an open society, and such a society will face problems. To overcome these obstacles and dangers, criticism, rationality and the protection of freedom of expression must be followed.