If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power. -Imre Lakatos Science
If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power. -Imre Lakatos Truth
Philosophy of science without history of science is empty; history of science without philosophy of science is blind. -Imre Lakatos Science
Philosophy of science without history of science is empty; history of science without philosophy of science is blind. -Imre Lakatos History
Research programmes, besides their negative heuristic, are also characterized by their positive heuristic. -Imre Lakatos Positive
If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power. -Imre Lakatos Faith
If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power. -Imre Lakatos Power