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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.

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Now obviously the propositions of the system have reference to matters of empirical fact; if they did not, they could have no claim to be called scientific.

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Of course there may well be particular reasons why Spencer rather than others is dead, as there were also particular reasons why he rather than others made such a stir.

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Special emphasis should be laid on this intimate interrelation of general statements about empirical fact with the logical elements and structure of theoretical systems.

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That is, a system starts with a group of interrelated propositions which involve reference to empirical observations within the logical framework of the propositions in question.

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The main concern of the study is with the outline of a theoretical system. Its minor variations from writer to writer are not a matter of concern to this analysis.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Sociologist

Born: December 13th, 1902

Died: May 8th, 1979

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