This will be a valuable book for those interested in the philosophy of science. A proper appreciation of Lakatos' unique contribution to both the philosophy of science and the philosophy of mathematics is long overdue. Larvor’s work is a perceptive study, and it can only be hoped that it will lead to a better understanding not only of the importance of Lakatos’ thinking but also the development and appraisal of his theories.
George S.Botterill, University of Sheffield

Brendan Larvor’s Lakatos: An Introduction is the first comprehensive analysis of the intellectual life and theories of the distinguished thinker Imre Lakatos. Larvor, in his clear and direct style, argues that Lakatos developed a philosophy of mathematics which stressed the methodological similarities between mathematics and empirical science. The author locates Lakatos in the liberal-rationalist tradition and explains connections between his life, his philosophy, his politics, and his technical work on science and mathematics.

Lakatos: An Introduction is an essential read for both scholars and students of the philosophy of science and mathematics.

The Author

Brendan Larvor is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire.