Quote by Talcott Parsons

The hypothesis may be put forward, to be tested by the s subsequent investigation, that this development has been in large part a matter of the reciprocal interaction of new factual insights and knowledge on the one hand with changes in the theoretical system on the other.

The hypothesis may be put forward, to be tested by the s sub

Summary

This quote suggests that the development of knowledge and understanding is often a result of the interaction between new factual insights and changes in theoretical frameworks. It proposes a hypothesis that this reciprocal interaction between new information and evolving theories is a significant factor in the advancement of knowledge. The quote emphasizes the importance of testing this hypothesis through further investigation to gain a deeper understanding of how factual insights and theoretical systems influence each other.

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By Talcott Parsons

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