About Behaviorism, Chapter 14: Summing Up, Quote 32

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Post published:November 6, 2017
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Knowing the basic principles without knowing the details of a practical problem is no closer to a solution than knowing the details without knowing the basic principles.” (p. 276)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Knowing the basic principles without knowing the details of a practical problem is no closer to a solution than knowing the details without knowing the basic principles.” (p. 276)

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