These terrible sociologists, who are the astrologers and alchemists of our twentieth century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some sociologists make grand claims like old mystics rather than using solid science.
- In plain terms
- Sociologists of the twentieth century sometimes act like fortune tellers instead of scientists.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of fields claiming scientific certainty while making unfounded claims.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see unfounded claims in modern fields?
- What separates science from speculation?
Another view
Sociology does produce valuable and verifiable insights.
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