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

Philosophy of science without history of science is empty history of science without philosophy of science is blind.

— Imre Lakatos

Philosophy of science without history of science is empty history of science without philosophy of science is blind.

— Imre Lakatos

Research programs, besides their negative heuristic, are also characterized by their positive heuristic.

— Imre Lakatos