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The implications of these considerations justify the statement that all empirically verifiable knowledge even the common
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"The implications of these considerations justify the statement that all empirically verifiable knowledge even the commonsense knowledge of everyday life - involves implicitly, if not explicitly, systematic theory in this sense"

- Talcott Parsons

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Talcott Parsons in the quote highlights the significance of organized theory in all empirically verifiable understanding. According to him, this theory plays a crucial function in implicating the underlying significance and understanding behind sensible understanding of everyday life. Any understanding that can be verified by empirical evidence presumes some methodical theory either implicitly or clearly, as explained by Parsons. His assertion highlights the importance of having a theoretical framework that supports empirical research and confirms the common-sense understanding acquired from everyday life experiences. In conclusion, Parsons recommends that main to understanding any type of empirically proven understanding is the capability to link it with systematic theory.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Talcott Parsons between December 13, 1902 and May 8, 1979. He/she was a famous Sociologist from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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