Thus, in general, in the first instance, the direction of interest in empirical fact will be canalised by the logical structure of the theoretical system. (Talcott Parsons)

Thus, in general, in the first instance, the direction of interest in empirical fact will be canalised by the logical structure of the theoretical system.

Talcott Parsons

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