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.
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"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 #faithspirituality #sciencediscovery
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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
About Imre Lakatos
Imre Lakatos was a Philosopher from Hungary (1922–1974).
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This quote is attributed to Imre Lakatos, a Philosopher from Hungary.
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Imre Lakatos lived from 1922 – 1974.
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