But The Scientific Importance Of A Change

If Capitalism Begins As The Practical Idealism Of The Aspiring Bourgeoisie, It Ends ... As An Orgy Of Materialism.

Sociology Should... Be Thought Of As A Science Of Action-of The Ultimate Common Value Element In Its Relations To The Other Elements Of Action.

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.

Special Emphasis Should Be Laid On This Intimate Interrelation Of General Statements About Empirical Fact With The Logical Elements And Structure Of Theoretical Systems.

The Importance Of Certain Problems Concerning The Facts Will Be Inherent In The Structure Of The System.