Imre Lakatos (1922-1974) was a Hungarian philosopher of mathematics and science, best known for his contributions to the philosophy of science, particularly through his development of the methodology of scientific research programs. His work aimed to reconcile and refine ideas from Karl Popper's falsifiability and Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shifts.
### Key Concepts in Lakatos' Philosophy
1. **Research Programs**:
- Lakatos proposed that


