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Quotes from Merton — Robert K. Merton

1910–2003 United States

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The ethos of science involves the functionally necessary demand that theories or generalizations be evaluated in [terms of] their logical consistency and consonance with facts.

Merton (1938)

The role of outstanding scientists in influencing younger associates is repeatedly emphasized in the interviews with laureates. Almost invariably they lay great emphasis on the importance of problem-finding, not only problem-solving.

Merton (1968)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Robert K. Merton (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.