The classical example of a successful research programme is Newton's gravitational theory: possibly the most successful research programme ever.
-- Imre Lakatos
   
Imre Lakatos   Name:
Imre Lakatos
Type:
Philosopher
Nationality:
Hungarian
Birth:
November 9, 1922
Death:
February 2, 1974
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