Quote by Talcott Parsons
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.
Summary
This quote suggests that all knowledge that can be verified through observation and experience, including our basic understanding of everyday life, is based on some form of systematic theory. Even if we may not always recognize it, our knowledge relies on underlying principles and frameworks that help us make sense of the world. This implies that theories play a fundamental role in shaping our understanding and allow us to make empirical claims about the world around us.