Consonants Quote by William Stanley Jevons
“There are many portions of economical doctrine which appear to me as scientific in form as they are consonant with facts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Theory of Political Economy, 1871
He notes that many economic ideas look scientific but are merely aligned with observed facts, lacking deeper theoretical grounding.
In simple terms: Economic ideas can appear scientific without true rigor.
Scrutinize economic claims.
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When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic research
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What economic theories seem scientific but lack depth?
- How can we test economic claims?
Appearing scientific can mask underlying assumptions.