The economic and social theories used by those who take part in the social struggle ought to be judged not by their objective value but primarily for… - Vilfredo Pareto
" "The economic and social theories used by those who take part in the social struggle ought to be judged not by their objective value but primarily for their effectiveness in arousing emotions. The scientific refutation of them which can be made is useless, however correct it may be objectively.
English
Collect this quote
About Vilfredo Pareto
Vilfredo Pareto (July 15 1848 – August 19 1923) was an Italian engineer, sociologist, economist, and philosopher, who contributed greatly to turning economics into a data-based science.
Also Known As
Alternative Names:
Vilfredo Federico Damaso Pareto
•
Wilfried Fritz Pareto
•
Pareto
Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.
Additional quotes by Vilfredo Pareto
Men follow their sentiments and their self-interest, but it pleases them to imagine that they follow reason. And so they look for, and always find, some theory which, a posteriori, makes their actions appear to be logical. If that theory could be demolished scientifically, the only result would be that another theory would be substituted for the first one, and for the same purpose.
Enhance Your Quote Experience
Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.
Loading...