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Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questi
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A theoretical system does not merely state facts which have been observed and that logically deduciTalcott Parsons:
Among those who are satisfactory in this respect it is desirable to have represented as great a divTalcott Parsons:
But the fact a person denies that he is theorising is no reason for taking him at his word and failTalcott Parsons:
From all this it follows what the general character of the problem of the development of a body ofTalcott Parsons:
If there are four equations and only three variables, and no one of the equations is derivable fromTalcott Parsons:
In so far as such a theory is empirically correct it will also tell us what empirical facts it shouTalcott Parsons:
Now obviously the propositions of the system have reference to matters of empirical fact; if they dTalcott Parsons:
Of course there may well be particular reasons why Spencer rather than others is dead, as there werTalcott Parsons:
Special emphasis should be laid on this intimate interrelation of general statements about empiricaTalcott Parsons:
That is, a system starts with a group of interrelated propositions which involve reference to empir