“The functions of the family in a highly differentiated society are not to be interpreted as functions directly on behalf of the society, but on behalf of personality.Quote by Talcott ParsonsTopics: Quotes about Talcott ParsonsShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
A theoretical system does not merely state facts which have been observed and that logically...#Talcott Parsons
Special emphasis should be laid on this intimate interrelation of general statements about empirical fact...#Talcott Parsons
That is, a system starts with a group of interrelated propositions which involve reference to...#Talcott Parsons
But the scientific importance of a change in knowledge of fact consists precisely in j...#Talcott Parsons
Thus, in general, in the first instance, the direction of interest in empirical fact will...#Talcott Parsons
The implications of these considerations justify the statement that all empirically verifiable knowledge even the...#Talcott Parsons
