The Allure of Rationalism in Educational Thought: The Case of Imre Lakatos

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  • Anthony R. Welch University of New England , Armidale, Australia

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v19i2.44163

Résumé

Theories of Science have been a significant source of inspiration for scholars concerned with educational theorizing. The current article deals with the rationalist influence on educational thought, in particular the appeal of Imre Lakatos to educational theorists of the last few years. It is argued that rationalist philosophy of science transcends political barriers, so that the paradox of marrying an idealist anti-Marxist philosophy of science, to an anti-idealist Marxist world view, is suppressed.

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2018-05-16

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