Lakatos: An Introduction provides a thorough overview of both Lakatos`s thought and his place in twentieth century philosophy. It is an essential and insightful read for students and anyone interested in the philosophy of science.
Lakatos: An Introduction is the first comprehensive book on the highly influential philosopher of science, Imre Lakatos. Lakatos: An Introduction clearly presents: Lakatos`s development of a philosophy of mathematics and empirical science Lakatos`s thought as an important hybrid of Popperian philosophy and Hegelian-Marxist thought the relationship between Lakatos`s views on science and mathematics and his more general philosophical beliefs. Brendan Larvor hence provides a thorough overview of both Lakatos`s thought and his place in Twentieth Century philosophy.