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Birth
Imre Lakatos was a Hungarian-born philosopher of mathematics and science. He was born on the 9th of November 1922. -
Education
Having an excellent school career, winning awards, competition and prizes in mathematics Lakatos entered Debrecen University. -
Education(cont'd)
Finally Imre Lakatos graduated in Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy. -
Education(cont'd)
Lakatos moved to Budapest and became a graduate student in Budapest University. -
Struggles
Imre Lamakos fled his native land to Britain when Hungarian uprising was suppressed by Soviet tanks. -
Death
At the age of 51, Imre Lakatos passed away in London, United Kingdom on February 2nd 1974 -
Publication
Lakatos first major publication was called "Proofs and Refutations" where he expresses his views on how mathematics progressed and was published in 1976.