In so far as such a theory is empirically correct it will also tell us what empirical facts it should be possible to observe in a given set of circumstances. (Talcott Parsons)

In so far as such a theory is empirically correct it will also tell us what empirical facts it should be possible to observe in a given set of circumstances.

Talcott Parsons

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