Agency Quote by Abraham Kaplan
“Every discipline develops standards of professional competence to which its workers are subject... Every scientific community is a society in the small, so to speak, with its own agencies of social control.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Structure of Social Science, 1964
Professional standards arise from disciplined practice and community oversight, shaping competence.
In simple terms: Discipline creates norms that guide workers.
Key Takeaway
Uphold standards through continuous learning.
Themes
professionalism
standards
competence
community
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy development
- team management
- peer review
Key Concepts
social science
ethics
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can standards adapt to new knowledge?
- When should standards be revised?
A Different Perspective
Rigid standards may stifle innovation.
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