Quotes About Theory

In the modern world, as Polanyi pointed out, the concept of a 'free' market is a construct of economic theory, not an empirical observation.39 Indeed, he observed that the national capitalist market was effectively forced into existence through public policy—there was nothing 'natural' or universal about it.40

There are a lot of unanswered questions about ancient music, not the least being why so many different cultures came up with so many of the same tonal qualities in their music completely independent of one another. Many theorists have concluded that certain patterns of notes just sound right to listeners, and certain patterns don't. Music theory, then, very simply, could be said to be a search for how and why music sounds right or wrong.

The purpose of music theory is to both explain why something sounded the way it did, and how that sound can be made again.

Systems thinking, complexity theory, and developmental evaluation together offer an interpretive framework for engaging in sense making. As a complexity-sensitive, developmental

Many of today's practising theorists seem to be unconcerned that their hypotheses should eventually confront objective, real-world observations.

Joe doesn't subscribe to the theory that we get the luck we deserve. Fairness is a hair color, not something to be balanced on a set of scales.

Intelligent Design is a remarkably uncreative theory that abandons the search for understanding at the very point where it is most needed. If Intelligent Design is really a science, then the burden is on its scientists to discover the mechanisms used by the Intelligent Designer. (80)

Theory is relevant to you because it shows you a new, simpler, and more elegant side of computers, which we normally consider to be complicated machines. The best computer designs and applications are conceived with elegance in mind. A theoretical course can heighten your aesthetic sense and help you build more beautiful systems.

theory is good for you because studying it expands your mind... Specific technical knowledge, though useful today, becomes outdated in just a few years. Consider instead the abilities to think, to express yourself clearly and precisely, to solve problems, and to know when you haven't solved a problem. These abilities have lasting value. Studying theory trains you in these areas.

It's just a conspiracy theory." And, he added, the Trump team wasn't capable of conspiring about anything.

Theory 5: The Russians, holding damaging information about Trump, were blackmailing him. He was a Manchurian Candidate.

Theory 4: But then there was the those-that-know-him-best theory, some version of which most Trumpers would come to embrace. He was just star-fucking.

According to him, then, I seem to be on the way to becoming an imbecile. It's a theory.

I was very brave in theory

New ideas can come from older people, too," I said. "Maybe," said Jennie. "But they'd be different new ideas than the ones from people who are up on the latest theory." "I wouldn't assume these women are uninformed," said Charlotte. "Who's more wide awake than Doris?" said Adrian. "There is nothing old and outdated with either one," said Belinda. "Well, maybe not to you," said Jennie.

Sanabalis never seemed to eat, and he deflected most of her questions about Dragon cuisine. Then again, he deflected most of her questions about Dragons, period. Which was annoying because he was one, and could in theory be authorative.

It is often stated that of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. In fact, some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it is that it is unquestionably correct.

In some sense, gravity does not exist; what moves the planets and the stars is the distortion of space and time.

It's easy to be brave in theory.

Perhaps the most powerful effect flow theory could have in the public sector is in providing a blueprint for how institutions may be reformed so as to make them more conducive to optimal experience.

proof of Leibniz's theory of Pre-established Harmony: that neither atoms nor human beings really affect each other; they just look as if they do.

Spend a few hours every week studying American history, human nature, and economic theory. Start with "Economics in One Lesson." Then try Keynes. Then Hayek. Then Marx. Then Hegel. Develop a worldview that you can articulate as well as defend. Test your theory with people who disagree with you. Debate. Argue. Adjust your philosophy as necessary.

No theory, no ready-made system, no book that has ever been written will save the world. I cleave to no system. I am a true seeker.

Perfection is a theory. You cannot be a perfect human being, perfect artist. You cannot be a perfect husband, you cannot be a perfect father probably and probably I am not. But go through your daily routine with hope you will be a little better in all respects, and do something meaningful