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... important proposition of the system has logical consequences for the statement of the others . Another way of putting this is to say that any system of theory has a deter- minate logical structure . Now obviously the propositions of the ...
... important proposition of the system has logical consequences for the statement of the others . Another way of putting this is to say that any system of theory has a deter- minate logical structure . Now obviously the propositions of the ...
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... importance . To repeat , its principal concern will be with one way of escape from the inherent instability of the utilitarian system . But before discussing this central theme it is important to analyze some of the theories which have ...
... importance . To repeat , its principal concern will be with one way of escape from the inherent instability of the utilitarian system . But before discussing this central theme it is important to analyze some of the theories which have ...
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... important qualification . There are certain faiths of which repugnance to the use of force is an integral part . Pareto does not go into this question explicitly but there seems no doubt that this is one element in the peculiar role he ...
... important qualification . There are certain faiths of which repugnance to the use of force is an integral part . Pareto does not go into this question explicitly but there seems no doubt that this is one element in the peculiar role he ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY | 3 |
THE THEORY OF ACTION | 43 |
Schematic Outline of System Types in the Theory | 77 |
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abstract action systems analysis analytical anomie aspect basis causal Chap classical economics common concept conceptual scheme concrete Confucian conscience collective constitute context definition discussion distinction Division of Labor Durkheim economic theory elements of action emergent properties empirical empiricism empiricist entity epistemology essential ethical fact factors formulation Hence heredity historical human action Ibid ideal type implications important individual interest interpretation intrinsic means-end involved knowledge latter logical action Marshall Marshall's Max Weber means means-end relationship ment methodological moral nature nonlogical action Pareto particular point of view position positivism positivistic possible present principle problem Protestantism question radical rational reality relation relevant religion religious ideas residues ritual role sense significant situation Social Darwinism society sociology specific structure subjective suicide symbolic systems of action Talcott Parsons tendency theoretical system theory of action things thought tion ultimate ends unit act utilitarian value attitudes voluntaristic Weber