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Imre Lakatos Quotes
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

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Year of Birth:
1922
Year of Death:
1974
Nationality:
Hungarian
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