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The aim of this paper is a critical analysis of the methodology of Imre Lakatos. We will try to show that the full potential of Lakatos’ methodological ideas were not allowed manifest itself, because of their being confused with dialectic. By separating the hard core of Lakatosian methodology from the dialectical heritage of his marxist past, we believe there can be created a better-functioning —and more effective —methodology in the same spirit. Thus, even if we start with a criticism of Lakatos’ ideas, we will not stop there, but will try to turn our criticism into some positive emendations.
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Kvasz, L. (2002). Lakatos’ Methodology Between Logic and Dialectic. In: Kampis, G., Kvasz, L., Stöltzner, M. (eds) Appraising Lakatos. Vienna Circle Institute Library, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0769-5_12
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