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
Philosophy of science without history of science is empty; history of science without philosophy of science is blind. 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
Research programmes, besides their negative heuristic, are also characterized by their positive heuristic. Imre Lakatos Positive
Philosophy of science without history of science is empty; history of science without philosophy of science is blind. Imre Lakatos History
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