| Lakatos: An Introduction Contributor(s): Larvor, Brendan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415142768 ISBN-13: 9780415142762 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1998 Annotation: i Lakatos: An Introduction /i is the first comprehensive analysis on the intellectual life and theories of the distinguished thinker Imre Lakatos. This book 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 clearly locates Lakatos in the liberal-rationalist tradition and explains connections between the philosopher's life, philosophy, politics, and technical work in science and mathematics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 501 |
| LCCN: 97-26569 |
| Lexile Measure: 1300 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.45" W x 8.5" (0.43 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |